Cultural calendar dates for February 2026
February 2026 brings both cultural observances and major sporting highlights. The month opens with the continuation of the Six Nations (Rugby Union) on 1 February, and on 8 February the world’s eyes turn to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for Super Bowl LX. Against this backdrop of competition and spectacle, February also hosts awareness days on mental health, equality, and global unity.
February 2026 – Month-long Observances
- Black History Month (US & Canada) | February 2026 Recognises and celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout history.
- LGBT+ History Month (UK) | February 2026 Promotes education, visibility, and celebration of LGBT+ history and culture in the UK.
February 2026 – Key Dates & Events
- World Cancer Day | 4 February 2026 A global awareness day uniting efforts in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
- Safer Internet Day | 10 February 2026 Promotes safer and more responsible use of digital technology, especially among children and young people.
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science | 11 February 2026 Celebrates the role of women and girls in STEM and promotes gender equality in science and technology.
- Valentine’s Day | 14 February 2026 A global celebration of love and affection, with traditions varying across cultures.
- Random Acts of Kindness Day | 17 February 2026 Encourages spontaneous acts of generosity and kindness to brighten lives.
- World Day of Social Justice | 20 February 2026 Promotes fair treatment, equality, and social justice worldwide.
- International Mother Language Day | 21 February 2026 UNESCO’s day to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingual education.
February 2026 – Sporting Highlights
- Winter Olympic Games | 6 – 22 February 2026 Milan and Cortina, Italy, host the Winter Games, featuring alpine skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, and more.
- Super Bowl | 8 February 2026 The NFL season finale at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.
- Daytona 500 | 11 – 16 February 2026 NASCAR’s most prestigious race, known as the “Great American Race,” kicks off the season in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Notes and further resources
This list is a selection of cultural observances for February 2026. If we’ve missed a key date for your HR, Culture, Brand or People team, let us know on LinkedIn — we aim to keep our calendar as inclusive as possible.
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