February Awareness Days 2027 (UK) and National Days
There are 88 awareness days, weeks and months in February 2027. The ones people look up most: Random Acts of Kindness Day (17 February), Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day (9 February), Wear Red Day (5 February), Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week (1 to 7 February) and National Pizza Day (9 February).
Updated 6 October 2026
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Key dates and national days in February
- LGBT History Month1 Feb
- Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)6 Feb
- Ramadan8 Feb
- Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day9 Feb
- Valentine’s Day14 Feb
- Super Bowl14 Feb
- Presidents' Day15 Feb
- Random Acts of Kindness Day17 Feb
- World Thinking Day22 Feb
Key February 2027 awareness days
- All month Big Schools Birdwatch
- 30 Jan to 5 Feb National Storytelling Week
- Monday 1 February National Sickie Day
- 1 to 7 February Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week
- 1 to 7 February Tinnitus Awareness Week
- 1 to 7 February Children’s Mental Health Week
- All month LGBT History Month
- Tuesday 2 February Groundhog Day
- Thursday 4 February Time To Talk Day
- Thursday 4 February World Cancer Day
- Friday 5 February Wear Red Day
- Tuesday 9 February Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day
- Tuesday 9 February National Pizza Day
- Tuesday 9 February Safer Internet Day
- Thursday 11 February International Day of Women and girls in science
- Friday 12 February Digital Learning Day US
- Sunday 14 February Valentine’s Day
- Sunday 14 February International Book Giving Day
- Wednesday 17 February Random Acts of Kindness Day
- 18 to 22 February Emotional Health Week
- Saturday 20 February National Love Your Pet Day
- Sunday 21 February Care Day
- 22 to 28 February Eating Disorders Awareness Week
- Tuesday 23 February World Spay Day
- Friday 26 February Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Awareness Months in February 2027
All February 2027 Awareness Days by Date
1 FebBoost Your Self Esteem Month
1 FebDignity Action Day 2027
1 FebNational Freedom Day 2027
1 FebNational Sickie Day 2027
1–7 FebWeekChildren’s Mental Health Week 2027
1–7 FebWeekSchools Football Week 2027
1–7 FebWeekSexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2027
1–7 FebWeekTinnitus Awareness Week 2027
2 FebGroundhog Day 2027
2 FebLung Leavin Day 2027
2 FebWorld Wetlands Day 2027
3 FebFour Chaplains Day in the USA 2027
4 FebTime To Talk Day 2027
4 FebWorld Cancer Day 2027
5 FebNational Weatherperson’s Day 2027
5 FebNSPCC Number Day 2027
5 FebWear Red Day 2027
5 FebWorld Nutella Day 2027
6 Feb#ReclaimSocial 2027
6 FebChinese New Year (Lunar New Year)
6–20 FebWeekChinese / Lunar New Year 2027
7 FebSend a Card to a Friend Day 2027
7 FebBritish Yorkshire Pudding Day
8 FebInternational Epilepsy Day 2027
8–14 FebWeekNational Apprenticeship Week 2027
8–14 FebWeekNational HIV Testing Week 2027
9 FebNational Pizza Day 2027
9 FebSafer Internet Day 2027
9 FebShrove Tuesday/Pancake Day 2027
9 FebToothache Day 2027
9–15 FebWeekStudent Volunteering Week 2027
10 FebNational Flannel Day
10 FebThe Good Grief Trust Umbrella Day 2027
10 FebNational Umbrella Day 2027
11 FebInternational Day of Women and girls in science 2027
11 FebWorld Day of the Sick 2027
12 FebNational Freedom to Marry Day 2027
12 FebDigital Learning Day 2027
13 FebGet a Different Name Day 2027
13 FebNational Tortellini Day 2027
14 FebInternational Book Giving Day 2027
14 FebValentine’s Day 2027
14 FebWelsh Language Music Day 2027
14 FebSuper Bowl 2027
15 FebSingles Awareness Day 2027
15 FebSusan B. Anthony Day 2027
15 FebPresidents’ Day 2027
15–23 FebWeekReal Bread Week 2027
16 FebDo a Grouch a Favor Day 2027
16 FebNational Almond Day 2027
16–22 FebWeekCancer Prevention Action Week 2027
17 FebRandom Acts of Kindness Day 2027
18–22 FebWeekEmotional Health Week 2027
20 FebNational Love Your Pet Day 2027
20 FebHoodie Hoo Day
20 FebNational Comfy Day
21 FebCare Day 2027
21 FebWorld Whale Day
22 FebWorld Encephalitis Day 2027
22 FebWorld Thinking Day 2027
22 FebNational Margarita Day
22–26 FebWeekChartered Week
22–28 FebWeekEating Disorders Awareness Week 2027
22 Feb – 1 MarWeekNational Funeral Planning Awareness Week 2027
23 FebHelplines Awareness Day 2027
23 FebWorld Spay Day 2027
23 FebPinocchio Day
23 Feb – 1 MarWeekCyber Scotland Week 2027
24 FebEmotional Health Day 2027
24 FebNational Tortilla Chips Day 2027
24 FebWorld Bartender Day24Feb24 FebLaunceston Cup
25 Feb – 3 MarWeekNew Homes Week 2027
26 FebTell a Fairy Tale Day 2027
26 FebDenim Day for Dementia
27 FebNational Pokemon Day
27 FebNational Protein Day
28 FebNational Essay Day 2027
Plan your February content
Every awareness day and key date for the year in your spreadsheet and calendar with the Awareness Days Toolkit.
Planning content for February? See the key dates on the marketing calendar and the lighter days on the social media holidays list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What national days are in February 2027?
There are 88 national days, awareness days, and observances in February 2027. This includes 63 single-day events, 16 awareness weeks, and 9 awareness months covering health, community, food, education, and more.
What awareness month is February?
February 2027 is home to 9 awareness months and month-long campaigns. Browse the full list above to discover all the causes and observances being marked throughout the month.
What holidays and special days are in February?
February 2027 includes 63 single-day events, 16 awareness weeks, and 9 awareness months. These range from international observances and national days to fun and quirky celebrations.
How many awareness days are in February?
There are 88 total awareness events in February 2027. This includes national days, international observances, awareness weeks, and month-long campaigns. Awareness Days maintains one of the most comprehensive calendars of these events.
What is February known for?
February is known for 88 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 9 month-long observances and 16 awareness weeks running alongside 63 individual days.