Day Guide for Monday February 8th 2027 What are the holidays on February 8th 2027?

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Holidays on February 8th 2027

International: Fasching

Carnivals are held in some German cities to celebrate and party before the start of Lent

International: Carnival Monday

The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday

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.

Argentina: Carnival Monday

The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.

Regional

Australia (regional): Royal Hobart Regatta

The Royal Hobart Regatta is a series of aquatic competitions and displays held annually in Hobart, Tasmania.

Bhutan: Losar Holiday

Second day of public holidays to mark the lunar new year

Brazil: Carnival

The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.

Grenada: Independence Day (in lieu)

Celebrates Independence from the United Kingdom on 7 February 1974

Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday

Tsagaan Sar, which translates to "white month," is a significant family holiday for Mongolians, celebrated according to the lunar calendar. Its date varies each year, as the celebration is linked to the first day of spring in the lunar calendar. In modern times, this holiday lasts for three days.

Not a Public Holiday

Pakistan: Bank Holiday

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

Slovenia: Prešeren Day

Commemorates the death of France Prešeren (1800 - 1849), a Slovene poet who is regarded as the greatest Slovene classical author

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

Not a Public Holiday

Trinidad and Tobago: Carnival Monday

Carnival takes place in Trinidad and Tobago on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

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

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General Information for February 8th 2027
There are 14 public holidays today.
Day 39 of 2027
326 days left in 2027
Week 06 of the year
On this Day in History
1974 - After 84 days in space, the crew of the first American space station Skylab return to Earth.
1952 - Elizabeth II is proclaimed Queen of the UK.
1932 - American composer John Williams is born. His theme for Star Wars has become a standard for school bands across the globe.
1886 - Widespread rioting and looting takes place in Pall Mall, Piccadilly, and Oxford Street after a demonstration by the unemployed in Trafalgar Square. During the following days the general unrest caused shops to be boarded up and barricades to be erected in the streets.