Fall in Love With February National Days

Do you have a pet? National Love Your Pet Day gives us the perfect excuse to shower our pets with a little extra love!  National Love Your Pet Day falls annually on February 20th. Celebrate it by reading the fun facts about pets below and doing something special for your pet. Even though the most …

It’s time to celebrate National Golden Retriever Day! This February 3 national day is dedicated to one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, the golden retriever. Keep reading for fun facts about golden retrievers, ways to celebrate the day, golden retriever history, themed events, famous golden retrievers and more! We’ve even …

February 2 is recognized as National Groundhog Day and celebrated through out the country as a fun way to predict spring. Each year, millions of people await the prediction from Punxsutawney Phil to learn how long our winter will last. Are you curious about what a national day is? Find out all about these special …

Love is on the mind this month and many national days feature it. If you enjoy word puzzles, you’ll love our free monthly printable. This February word search printable is a custom word search puzzle featuring various national days of February. The word find puzzle includes several special national days for the month hidden in …

Are you looking for special days in the month of February to celebrate with food? Then this list of February food holidays is for you! There are 365 days of the year and almost every single one of them has a national day or foodie holiday associated with it! And with Valentine’s Day in the …

This list of national days in February will give you an easy way to look over the month to find out which national days we will celebrate with food, drink or crafts.  This month we turn to thoughts of love, memories of our presidents, Black History Month, and even a peek at Punxsutawney Phil the …

Rose Day is finally here! This special day, which occurs at the start of Valentine’s Week is worth celebrating. There’s nothing that brightens a room more than a bouquet of flowers! Did you know that each month has a corresponding flower? Poinsettias and narcissus belong to December, snowdrops and carnations belong to January, and while it …

National Chocolate Soufflé Day is celebrated on February 28 each year. This day is our time to honor the day by digging into this fluffy and delicious dessert. Nothing is better on a cold winter night than a perfectly made, deliciously warm, chocolate soufflé. This dessert is served at fancy restaurants alongside desserts like crème …

If you love cocktails, World Bartender Day is for you. This February 24 national day post is filled with bartending facts, history & recipes! Read on to learn who the “father of bartending” is, how much to tip your bartender, ways to celebrate this national day. If you want to try your hand at being …

February 20 is National Cherry Pie Day. If you love the taste of rich cherry pie, you are in for a treat today! Keep reading to learn facts about cherries and cherry pies and ways to observe this national day. You may not need an excuse to enjoy this delicious dessert, but if you do, …

It’s time to celebrate Clean Out Your Bookcase Day! Keep reading to learn how to organize books and celebrate this February 20 national day. If you’re a book lover, this special day is for you. It’s a time to give your book collection a little extra care and attention. Once you’ve cleaned out your bookcase, …

If you love coffee, National Cafe Au Lait Day is for you! Read on for a cafe au lait facts, and more info on this February 17 national day. Maybe you’re a die hard espresso fan, or maybe you like a strong cup of Irish coffee. No matter your coffee preference, join us in celebrating …

Get your sweet tooth ready, February 19 is celebrated each year as National Chocolate Mint Day. It is the day for both chocolate and mint lovers to indulge in their favorite treats all day long! There is a saying that everything goes better with chocolate. Add in some mint and you have an even greater …

What do waffles, crocheting and essays have in common? They’re all part of the original Galentine’s Day! Learn the history of the day & more! Who would have though that an unofficial, made up, holiday would be so widely celebrated! Below is our ultimate Galentine’s Day guide including the history of the day and how …

Did you know there’s a day dedicated to playing the guitar? Keep reading to learn about Get Out Your Guitar Day and our favorite guitar facts. If you love playing the guitar, or even just listening to the beautiful sounds of guitar music, this special day in February is for you.  Whether you’re an experienced …

Super Chicken Wing Day happens each year on Super Bowl Sunday. Since the big game is a popular day to enjoy these tasty appetizers, it’s no wonder the national day happens to coincide with it each year. This year, we celebrate Super Chicken Wing Day on the second Sunday in February. And for a double …

Do you love football and the Super Bowl? If so, then National Football Hangover Day is for you. Read on to learn how to celebrate this day! Are you one of the millions of Americans calling out of work to celebrate this national day? Learn why so many people skip work today to nurse their …

National Frozen Yogurt Day is celebrated each year on February 6. Today is your chance to enjoy a frozen sweet treat that is a little healthier than ice cream but full of flavor. Make sure you check out the homemade soft serve frozen yogurt recipe at the bottom of the post. Any day is a …

National Pork Rind Appreciation Day is celebrated on Super Bowl Sunday each year. Time to grab a bag of pork rinds and settle in for a fun day! Pork rinds have found renewed popularity because they can be included in a Paleo and Ketogenic diet plan. This gives those following the plans another reason to …

Today is the day to warm up with a brimming bowl of homemade soup. The reason? February 4 is National Homemade Soup Day! When the snow is piling up and chilly winter winds are blowing outside, nothing takes away the cold feeling like a bowl of homemade soup. It’s so comforting. Don’t miss our recipe …

February 3 is National Carrot Cake Day. Today is a day that we get to eat our cake and vegetables at the same time. There is a carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting at the bottom of this post, just in case you want to bake your own carrot cake today! Any excuse to …

Who doesn’t love to crack open pistachios and snack on them? February 26 is the day to do this with abandon – it’s National Pistachio Day! Celebrate this national day by learning more about it. Keep reading to find out the answers to questions like “why are pistachios green?”, “what are pistachios?”, and more. Don’t …

It seems that just about every food has a national day associated with it. Did you know that February 24 is considered National Tortilla Chip Day? Tortilla chips were first used as a way to turn misshapen tortillas into something usable instead of throwing them away. Let’s celebrate the day with some great recipes. If …

The fourth Thursday of February is celebrated each year as National Chili Day. This year, that day falls on February 27. Let’s learn some more about this tasty national day. Who doesn’t love bowl of spicy chili, simmering to the brim with chili peppers, meat and/or bean and a delicious blend of spices in a …

These paleo Nutella pudding pops are super tasty and you can enjoy them even if you are trying to cut out dairy and sugar (both of these are in the normal Nutella spread.) If you do like Nutella, you’ll be interested to know that Nutella has its own national day (February 5) to celebrate the wonderful …