Day Guide for Tuesday February 3rd 2026 What are the holidays on February 3rd 2026?

This is our day guide for Tuesday February 3rd 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 3rd 2026

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Iraq (regional): Imam Mahdi's Birthday

Commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the 12th and Last Imam of Twelver Shia Islam.

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam (in lieu)

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

Mozambique: Heroes' Day

Commemorates those who lost their lives in the Portuguese Colonial War

Public sector only

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Two days of public holidays in Ondo state to mark the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation.

São Tomé and Príncipe: Martyrs Day

Commemorates the Batepá massacre that took place on February 3rd 1953 in São Tomé when hundreds of native creoles were massacred by the colonial administration and Portuguese landowners.

Observances on February 3rd 2026

USA: African American Coaches Day

A day to highlight the continued disparity in African American representation in coaching.

Japan: Setsubun

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Setsubun Festival.

USA: National Carrot Cake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Carrot Cake Day

USA: National the day the Music Died Day

On this day in 1959, a plane crash killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper".

International: Golden Retriever Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Golden Retriever Day.

USA: Feed the Birds Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Feed the Birds Day.

USA: National Women Physician Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women Physician Day.

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General Information for February 3rd 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 34 of 2026
331 days left in 2026
Week 06 of the year
On this Day in History
1959 - A plane crashes near Mason City, Iowa, killing all those on board, including musicians Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens. Fans subsequently refer to the incident as 'The Day the Music Died', which was immortalised by Don McClean in the song 'American Pie'.
1947 - The lowest temperature in North America is recorded in Snag, Yukon.
1879 - Sir Joseph Swan gives the first public demonstration of the first useable electric light bulb in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Mosley Street, in the city centre, becomes the first street in the world to be lit by electric light. This small but important invention later inspired a series of jokes...