Day Guide for Wednesday February 18th 2026 What are the holidays on February 18th 2026?

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 18th 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 18th 2026

International: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

International: Losar

Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar

International: Chinese New Year Holiday

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Gambia: Independence Day

Gambia gained full independence from colonial Britain on 18 February 1965.

Not a Public Holiday

International: Lent

Lent marks the start of the Easter cycle in the Christian Church

Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday

Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

Not a Public Holiday

Pakistan: Bank Holiday

One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working

Sierra Leone: Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is dedicated to commemorate and appreciate the Armed Forces who fought in the second world war and 11 years of civil war in Sierra Leone.

South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

Observances on February 18th 2026

International: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

United Kingdom: Drink Wine Day

Whatever it is, you can definitely wine about it today. It’s National Drink Wine Day.

USA: National Battery Day

Introduced to appreciate the convenience batteries have introduced to people's lives.

USA: National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

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General Information for February 18th 2026
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 49 of 2026
316 days left in 2026
Week 08 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - Another London rail disaster happens when an IRA bomb explodes by the barrier line to platforms 3 and 4.
1965 - The Gambia is admitted to the Commonwealth as an independent state, with Queen Elizabeth II as its Head of State.
1933 - Yoko Ono, the Japanese-born American musician and wife of John Lennon - is born.
1930 - The planet Pluto (reclassified as dwarf planet in 2006) is discovered by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh.