Day Guide for Sunday February 1st 2026 What are the holidays on February 1st 2026?

This is our day guide for Sunday February 1st 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on February 1st 2026

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India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th century

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India (regional): Thaipusam

Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

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India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas

Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty

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Malaysia (regional): Federal Territory Day

Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974

Mauritius: Abolition of Slavery

Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee

Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Rwanda: Heroes' Day

A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

Observances on February 1st 2026

USA: National Baked Alaska Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Baked Alaska Day

USA: National Freedom Day

Honors the 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery and was officially approved on February 1st 1865.

USA: National Serpent Day

An ancient Celtic tradition gives us a chance to look at these amazing creatures.

Ireland: Imbolc

Imbolc is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

USA: National Children's Dental Health Month

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

USA: Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month and discover the pivotal moments and achievements that have shaped history and culture.

USA: American Heart Month

Find out the dates and background to American Heart Month

USA: National Bird-Feeding Month

Find out the dates and background to National Bird-Feeding Month

India: Indian Coast Guard Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indian Coast Guard Day.

International: World Hijab Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Hijab Day.

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General Information for February 1st 2026
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 32 of 2026
333 days left in 2026
Week 05 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - The seven crewmembers of the Space Shuttle Columbia are killed instantly when the space shuttle breaks up over Texas, 16 minutes before it is scheduled to land at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
1942 - Terry Jones, future member of the Monty Python's Flying Circus team, is born.
1851 - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of Frankenstein and wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley, dies.
1790 - The first U.S. patent is issued, to inventor Samuel Hopkins for a potash process.