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Important Days in February 2026
All national and international days in February with dates and the key facts asked in competitive exams. Useful for school assemblies too.
February 2026: list of important days
| Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2 February | World Wetlands Day The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was signed on 2 February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. | International |
| 4 February | World Cancer Day Led by the Union for International Cancer Control to raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment. | International |
| 13 February | World Radio Day & National Women's Day UNESCO's World Radio Day marks UN Radio's founding (1946); India's National Women's Day marks Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary (1879). | International |
| 20 February | World Day of Social Justice A UN day promoting efforts against poverty, exclusion and unemployment. | International |
| 21 February | International Mother Language Day Proclaimed by UNESCO; observed since 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. | International |
| 24 February | Central Excise Day Marks the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act on 24 February 1944. | National |
| 28 February | National Science Day C. V. Raman announced the discovery of the Raman Effect on 28 February 1928. | National |
Important days in February: FAQ
- What are the important days in February 2026?
- 2 February: World Wetlands Day; 4 February: World Cancer Day; 13 February: World Radio Day & National Women's Day; 20 February: World Day of Social Justice; 21 February: International Mother Language Day; 24 February: Central Excise Day; 28 February: National Science Day.
- Which national days are observed in India in February?
- Central Excise Day (24 February), National Science Day (28 February).
- Which international days fall in February?
- World Wetlands Day (2 February), World Cancer Day (4 February), World Radio Day & National Women's Day (13 February), World Day of Social Justice (20 February), International Mother Language Day (21 February).