February 2027 federal holiday schedule
February has 1 federal holiday on the 2027 federal employee calendar. These are the 2027 federal holiday dates for most federal employees. Other organizations publish their own schedules.
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February Holidays
Explore February holidays by date, including U.S. federal holidays, national days, religious and cultural observances, awareness events, a 2027 calendar and practical open-or-closed planning.
February Holidays 2027: Key Dates at a Glance
Start with the dates most likely to affect travel, government services, family plans, school calendars, cultural events or seasonal schedules.
| Holiday / Observance | Date | Day | Type | Planning Note |
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| Groundhog Day | February 2, 2027 | Tuesday | Cultural / Fun | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Lunar New Year in 2027; National Frozen Yogurt Day | February 6, 2027 | Saturday | Cultural / Food | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Ramadan is expected to begin in 2027; Boy Scouts Day | February 8, 2027 | Monday | Religious / Civic | Religious observance; public-holiday status and local practice vary by community and location. |
| Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday in 2027 | February 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Cultural / Christian | Religious observance; public-holiday status and local practice vary by community and location. |
| Ash Wednesday in 2027; National Umbrella Day | February 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Christian / Fun | Religious observance; public-holiday status and local practice vary by community and location. |
| Valentine’s Day | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | Popular / Social | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) in 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | Federal | Federal schedule applies; banks, USPS, markets and local services may follow separate holiday rules. |
| Random Acts of Kindness Day | February 17, 2027 | Wednesday | Social / Awareness | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
| Rare Disease Day; National Floral Design Day | February 28, 2027 | Sunday | Health / Creative | Official closure rules vary by service and location. |
February Holidays by Date
A date-by-date guide to widely recognized federal, religious, cultural, awareness and informal observances. Informal national days may differ by organizer.
| Date | Selected Holidays & Observances | Day in 2027 | Type |
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| February 1 | National Freedom Day; Black History Month begins | Monday | Civic / Monthly |
| February 2 | Groundhog Day | Tuesday | Cultural / Fun |
| February 3 | National Women Physicians Day | Wednesday | Professional / Awareness |
| February 4 | World Cancer Day | Thursday | Health / Awareness |
| February 5 | National Weatherperson’s Day | Friday | Professional |
| February 6 | Lunar New Year in 2027; National Frozen Yogurt Day | Saturday | Cultural / Food |
| February 7 | National Send a Card to a Friend Day | Sunday | Social / Fun |
| February 8 | Ramadan is expected to begin in 2027; Boy Scouts Day | Monday | Religious / Civic |
| February 9 | Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday in 2027 | Tuesday | Cultural / Christian |
| February 10 | Ash Wednesday in 2027; National Umbrella Day | Wednesday | Christian / Fun |
| February 11 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Thursday | UN / Science |
| February 12 | Lincoln’s Birthday | Friday | U.S. History |
| February 13 | World Radio Day; Galentine’s Day | Saturday | UN / Social |
| February 14 | Valentine’s Day | Sunday | Popular / Social |
| February 15 | Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) in 2027 | Monday | Federal |
| February 16 | National Almond Day | Tuesday | Food / Fun |
| February 17 | Random Acts of Kindness Day | Wednesday | Social / Awareness |
| February 18 | Pluto Day | Thursday | Science / Fun |
| February 19 | National Chocolate Mint Day | Friday | Food / Fun |
| February 20 | World Day of Social Justice; Love Your Pet Day | Saturday | UN / Social |
| February 21 | International Mother Language Day | Sunday | UN / Cultural |
| February 22 | Washington’s Birthday | Monday | U.S. History |
| February 23 | National Banana Bread Day | Tuesday | Food / Fun |
| February 24 | National Tortilla Chip Day | Wednesday | Food / Fun |
| February 25 | National Clam Chowder Day | Thursday | Food / Fun |
| February 26 | National Pistachio Day | Friday | Food / Fun |
| February 27 | International Polar Bear Day | Saturday | Awareness |
| February 28 | Rare Disease Day; National Floral Design Day | Sunday | Health / Creative |
Federal Holidays in February 2027
February has 1 federal holiday on the 2027 federal employee calendar. These are the 2027 federal holiday dates for most federal employees. Other organizations publish their own schedules.
What does a federal holiday affect?
Federal offices follow the federal holiday calendar. Federal Reserve operations, retail banks, USPS, stock exchanges, schools, stores and restaurants can follow different schedules, so check the service-specific page before making time-sensitive plans.
February 2027 Calendar with Holiday Highlights
Use the month grid to place major dates in context. The dedicated calendar page includes the full printable planning view.
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February holiday and calendar pages
Use the evergreen page for broad February holiday intent, the approved historical annual pages for exact 2025/2026 lists, and the 2027 calendar for upcoming planning.
What’s open and closed on February holidays?
Federal holiday status is only one layer. Banks, Federal Reserve services, USPS, schools, stores and restaurants can follow different calendars.
| Service | February Planning Status | Best Related Page |
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| Federal offices | Closed on listed federal observed dates | Federal Holidays 2027 |
| Federal Reserve | Holiday schedule applies on listed dates | Federal Reserve Holidays |
| Banks | Often closed or reduced on major federal/bank holidays; branch policies vary | Bank Holidays |
| USPS / Post Offices | Holiday service may change on federal holidays; verify the published USPS schedule and local office hours | USPS Holidays |
| Schools | Often closed for federal holidays and school breaks; district calendars vary | School Holidays |
| Stores | Holiday and sale hours vary widely by chain and location | Store Hours Today |
| Restaurants | Usually open, but holiday hours and reservations vary | Restaurant Hours |
Last updated: —. Always verify local branch, school, carrier, market, store and restaurant schedules for time-sensitive plans.
February holidays by type
Separate official closure holidays from religious, cultural, awareness, seasonal and informal observances so each date is easier to plan around.
Federal holidays
Official U.S. federal dates and observed-day rules for government schedules.
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Religious observances
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and other observances with tradition-specific date notes.
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Cultural observances
National, heritage and community dates with cultural significance.
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Fun & national days
Food days, social observances and informal national-day traditions.
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Store hours
Check local retail and grocery schedules when a holiday affects shopping or travel plans.
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Printable February calendar
See the complete 2027 month grid for appointments, holidays, school dates and events.
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Month-long February observances
These themes run across much or all of the month and are useful for school, workplace, nonprofit, wellness and editorial planning.
Black History MonthHistory and culture
American Heart MonthHealth awareness
Career and Technical Education MonthEducation
National Children’s Dental Health MonthHealth
February weekly planning themes
Weeks can carry strong travel, retail, school and cultural intent even when there is no federal closure.
First weekLunar New Year and early-month cultural events
Valentine’s weekDining, gifts and retail planning
Presidents Day weekendFederal schedules, travel and sales
Religious and cultural holidays in February
Jewish holidays begin at sundown. Islamic dates can vary by moon sighting and local authority. Hindu and Buddhist dates can vary by calendar, region and tradition. Informal national days can be promoted by different organizations; this page prioritizes widely recognized and useful observances.
Featured February pages
Move from the monthly overview into exact holiday pages for dates, meaning, annual timing and practical planning.
Previous and next month
Continue through the holiday calendar without losing monthly context.
Planning tools
Use calendars and date tools when you need to turn holiday dates into schedules, deadlines or travel plans.
February Holidays FAQ
What are the major February holidays in 2027?
Major February 2027 dates include Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day. The complete date-by-date table on this page also includes religious, cultural, awareness and informal observances.
How many federal holidays are in February 2027?
There is 1 U.S. federal holiday in February 2027.
Are banks and USPS closed on February holidays?
Banks and USPS follow service-specific holiday schedules. Federal holidays can affect operations, but branch, delivery and retail-window schedules should be verified for the exact date and location.
More February questions
Are stores open on February holidays?
Many stores remain open for most observances, while major federal, family and shopping holidays can bring reduced, extended or location-specific hours. Check the store or local branch before traveling.
Where can I see a February 2027 calendar?
Use the February 2027 Calendar page for a full printable month grid and date planning.
Should I use February Holidays or February Holidays 2026?
Use February Holidays for the evergreen monthly hub and February Holidays 2026 for the exact 2026 date and weekday list. For upcoming 2027 planning, use this evergreen hub together with the February 2027 Calendar and the linked 2027 named-holiday pages.