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 centuryRegional
India (regional): Thaipusam
Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord MuruganRegional
India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas
Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty
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
Nicaragua: National Day of Reconciliation and Peace
Cardinal Obando y Bravo was a significant figure in the Catholic Church in Nicaragua and played a vital role in the country's religious and social landscape during his lifetime.
Rwanda: Heroes' Day
A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda
Seychelles: Abolition of Slavery Day
A public holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Seychelles in 1835.
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 BuddhaJanuary 31st 2026 | Go to Today | February 2nd 2026
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| General Information for February 1st 2026 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 32 of 2026 | |
| 333 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 05 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2004 - Singer Janet Jackson exposes a breast during half-time in the US Super Bowl. | |
| 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. |
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