Day Guide for Monday February 23rd 2026 What are the holidays on February 23rd 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday February 23rd 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 23rd 2026

International: Fatherland defender’s Day

Defence of the Fatherland day honors those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who have served in the past

International: Green Monday

Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches

Bhutan: Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty the King Holiday

Third day of public holidays to mark the birthday of the King of Bhutan

Brunei: National Day

Marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. It is the National Day of Brunei

China: Spring Festival 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.

Guyana: Republic Day

On February 23rd 1970, Guyana was declared a co-operative republic within the Commonwealth of Nations

Japan: The Emperor's Birthday

The birthday of the current Emperor of Japan is always celebrated as a national holiday

Saint Lucia: Independence Day (in lieu)

Marks the island's independence from Great Britain on February 22nd 1979

Saudi Arabia: Foundation Day (in lieu)

From 2022, this holiday will mark the foundation of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Mohammed ibn Saud.

Observances on February 23rd 2026

International: Orthodox Lent

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

Canada: Jamaican Patty Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Jamaican Patty Day

USA: National Banana Bread Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Banana Bread Day

USA: National Dog Biscuit Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dog Biscuit Day

Belarus: Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces

International: Play Tennis Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Play Tennis Day.

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General Information for February 23rd 2026
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 54 of 2026
311 days left in 2026
Week 09 of the year
On this Day in History
1965 - Filming for the second Beatles' film, Help!, begins in the Bahamas.
1939 - at the 11th Academy Awards ceremony at the Biltmore Hotel, Hollywood, LA, the Best film Oscar goes to You Can't Take It With You, while its director Frank Capra bags Best Director. Best Actor goes to Spencer Tracy for Boys Town and Bette Davies wins Best Actress for Jezebel.
1685 - Composer George Frideric Handel is born in Germany. Later moving to England and being naturalised as an English subject, he is considered one of the greatest composers ever.
1633 - Samuel Pepys, the English naval administrator, man of letters and posthumously famous diarist, is born (d. 1703).