Day Guide for Saturday February 21st 2026 What are the holidays on February 21st 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday February 21st 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 21st 2026

Bangladesh: Language Martyrs' Day

International Mother Language Day is an observance held on February 21st worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

Bhutan: Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty the King

The current Druk Gyalpo or "Dragon King" of the Kingdom of Bhutan was born on February 21st 1980. He became King on December 9th 2006.

China: Spring Festival Holiday

5th day of 1st lunar month

Nicaragua: Commemoration of General Augusto C. Sandino

Augusto César Sandino was a prominent Nicaraguan revolutionary leader known for his resistance against the United States occupation of Nicaragua.

Vanuatu: Father Lini Day

Commemorates Vanuatu's first Prime minister and founder of independence

Zimbabwe: National Youth Day

Marks the birthday of Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe since 1987

Observances on February 21st 2026

International: World Pangolin Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Pangolin Day.

United Nations: International Mother Language Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Mother Language Day 

USA: National Sticky Bun Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sticky Bun Day

USA: National Grain-Free Day

Embracing Wholesome Alternatives: Celebrating National Grain-Free Day on February 21st

International: International Tourist Guide Day

Celebrate International Tourist Guide Day on February 21st! Learn about the history of this observance and how professional guides bring history and culture to life.

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General Information for February 21st 2026
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 52 of 2026
313 days left in 2026
Week 08 of the year
On this Day in History
1965 - Controversial black leader Malcolm X, who once called for a 'blacks-only' state in the US, is assassinated, aged 39.
1925 - The first issue of The New Yorker is published.
1917 - The sinking of RMS Mendi is one of the most tragic shipwrecks in the history of the Isle Of Wight. 650 South African labourers perish in the icy waters of the English Channel.
1804 - The first ever steam engine, Richard Trevithick's unnamed locomotive manages to haul ten tons of iron, 70 passengers and five wagons from the ironworks at Penydarren to the Merthyr-Cardiff Canal.