This is our day guide for Monday February 2nd 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 2nd 2026
Ireland: St. Brigid's Day
St. Brigid is Ireland’s first native saint, the most celebrated Irish female saint, and was the Abbess of one of the first convents in Kildare.
Liechtenstein: Candlemas
Candlemas is a Christian holiday that marks the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem.
Mexico: Constitution Day
First Monday in February. Celebrates the ratification of the Mexican constitution of 1917Regional
New Zealand (regional): Nelson Anniversary Day
Nelson only. Commemorates the arrival of the first New Zealand Company boat, the Fifeshire on February 1st 1842
Rwanda: Heroes' Day (in lieu)
A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of RwandaNot a Public Holiday
USA: Groundhog Day
February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.Observances on February 2nd 2026
Israel: Tu B'Shevat
A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.
United Kingdom: National Sickie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sickie Day.
USA: Groundhog Day
February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.
USA: National Heavenly Hash Day
In the pantheon of elite brownies, Heavenly Hash is up there with its close relative, Rocky Road.
International: World Wetlands Day
A day to raise awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.
Thailand: Inventors' Day
Thailand marks Inventors' Day on the date when King Bhumibol was allocated a patent in 1993.
France: Crêpe Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Crêpe Day.
Mexico: Candlemas
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Candlemas.
United Kingdom: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Join the movement during Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week to support young minds, encourage open conversations, and promote healthy habits.
USA: National Sled Dog Day
Celebrate National Sled Dog Day on February 2nd, honoring the heroic sled dogs and mushers who braved icy trails to save lives.February 1st 2026 | Go to Today | February 3rd 2026
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| General Information for February 2nd 2026 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 33 of 2026 | |
| 332 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 06 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1901 - The children of Queen Victoria attend their mother's funeral. | |
| 1899 - The Australian Premiers' Conference in Melbourne decides to locate the capital (Canberra) between Sydney and Melbourne. | |
| 1884 - First celebration of Groundhog Day in the USA with Punxsutawney Phil predicting the weather for the nation according to his ability to see his shadow. | |
| 1882 - Birth of James Joyce, Irish novelist, whose works include Ulysses, which is published on the author's 40th birthday. |
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