Day Guide for Friday February 20th 2026 What are the holidays on February 20th 2026?

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Holidays on February 20th 2026

International: Lunar 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.

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India (regional): Statehood Day

Arunachal Pradesh. Statehood Day commemorates the granting of statehood on February 20th 1987

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India (regional): Mizoram State Day

On February 20th 1987, Mizoram became the 23rd state of India.

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Malaysia (regional): Malaysian Declaration of Independence Day

Melaka. Marks the historic announcement of the Declaration of Independence in Melaka in February 1956.

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

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

Observances on February 20th 2026

USA: National Cherry Pie Day

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USA: National Love Your Pet Day

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United Nations: World Day of Social Justice  

Join the movement on World Day of Social Justice to champion equity, fight against discrimination, and foster inclusive global communities.

USA: National Muffin Day

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General Information for February 20th 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 51 of 2026
314 days left in 2026
Week 08 of the year
On this Day in History
1962 - Astronaut, politician and pilot John Glenn becomes the first American in space when he pilots the Mercury capsule, better known as Friendship 7, around the Earth three times.
1935 - Caroline Mikkelsen becomes the first woman to set foot in Antarctica.
1927 - Roy Cohn, the brutal lawyer who put the Rosenbergs in the electric chair, is born on this day. His life was just one of the world-shaping events elements mentioned in Billy Joel's song We Didn't Start the Fire.
1472 - James III of Scotland annexed Orkney and Shetland from Denmark–Norway.