February

February HolidayAccording to Wikipedia, February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the only month with fewer than 30 days. The month has 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years.

In the Southern Hemisphere, February is the seasonal equivalent of August in the Northern Hemisphere.

February starts on the same day of the week as March and November in common years, and on the same day of the week as August in leap years. February ends on the same day of the week as October every year and January in common years only.

February Health Observances

February Holidays

February Historical Dates

February Celebrity Birthdays

February General Observances

National Pet Dental Month (AVMA)

National Bird Feeding Month (National Bird Feeding Society)

Responsible Pet Owners Month

February 13-16 Great Backyard Bird Count Week (National Audubon Society)

Realtor(R) Day

February 11  World Day of the Sick

February 20  World Day of Social Justice

February 20  Love Your Pet Day

February 22   Walking the Dog Day

February 22  World Thinking Day

February 22  International Scouts Day

February 23  International Dog Biscuit Appreciate Day

February 24  Spay Day (4th Tuesday) (Doris Day Animal Foundation, HSUS)