What do we celebrate in February? What is February famous for? Here’s a short list of holiday happenings and February facts that you should know! Show
The Month of FebruaryFebruary comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year. See all the month names. Did you know:
February Calendar
February is African-American History Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. → Learn more about African-American History Month here. George Washington celebrates his birthday this month. He was born on February 22, 1732.February WeatherOn average, February is the United States’ snowiest month, according to data from the National Weather Service. What weather’s in store in your region? See your long-range weather forecasts for the month of February! Here delicate snow-stars, out of the cloud, February AstronomyThe Full Snow Moon February’s full Moon reaches peak illumination at 11:59 A.M. EST on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Look skyward on that night to catch the best view of this full Moon! It’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February. Other traditional Native American names for this Moon include the Eagle Moon (Cree), Raccoon Moon (Dakota), and Hungry Moon (Cherokee). Read more about the February Snow Moon here! Credit: Dima Chechin GettyImagesFebruary RecipesReady for football food? See our Super Bowl Dip Recipes—including spinach dip, guacamole, hummus, nacho layer dip, salsa and more! For Valentine’s Day, we’ve gathered our favorite sweets and treats. See Valentine’s Day recipes. If you’re a chocolate lover, Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a dip into decadence. See our best chocolate dessert recipes. Everyday AdviceIn honor of Valentine’s Day, check out these pages on tips and advice in the love department:
GardeningHave you started planning your garden? This is the time! We’ll give you advice on how to space your plans and more. Our online Garden Planner is free for one week. Have fun, play around, and plan a garden! A few gardening tips:
See a list of gardening tips for February by region! Astrology
February’s Birth FlowerEven though so many roses are sold during February due to Valentine’s Day, the Violet and the Primrose are the symbolic flowers.
See all birth flowers for the month and their meanings. February’s BirthstoneLike the violet, February’s birthstone is a purple color. It’s the beautiful amethyst.
See more about birthstones for February. February Quiz
Answers at bottom of the page! Folklore for the SeasonMarried in February’s sleety weather, If February give much snow, Fogs in February mean frosts in May. If Candlemas Day [February 2] be mild and gay It is better to see a troop of wolves than a fine February. *Answer to quiz: Is there a February 28th in 2022?February 28, 2022 was the 59th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 306 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Monday. If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is lundi.
How many days does February have in it this year?Each month in the modern Gregorian calendar consists of at least 28 days. That number would be a nicely rounded 30 were it not for February. While every month besides the second in the calendar contains at least 30 days, February falls short with 28 (and 29 on a leap year).
What day does February end?March 0. March 0 or 0 March is an alternative name for the last day of February (February 28, or February 29 in leap years).
Are there any months with 29 days?All months have 30 or 31 days, except for February which has 28 days (29 in a leap year). Every fourth year, the month of February has 29 days instead of 28. This year is called a "leap year" and the 29th day of February is a "leap day".
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