Day Guide for Tuesday February 13th 2024

This is our day guide for Tuesday February 13th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 44 of 2024.

Holidays on February 13th 2024

International: Lunar New Year's Day. The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
International: Shrove Tuesday. In Ireland and UK it is a popular custom to make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Not a Public Holiday
International: Carnival Tuesday. Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
Argentina: Carnival Tuesday. The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.
Brazil: Carnival. Second day of Carnival. The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.
Qatar: National Sports Day. This public holiday is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday in February. The main objective of the holiday is to promote a healthy lifestyle among Qatar's population

Not a Public Holiday

Trinidad and Tobago: Carnival Tuesday. Carnival takes place in Trinidad and Tobago on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

Public sector only

USA (regional): Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before the start of Lent, came to North America as a French Catholic tradition
Vietnam: Tet Holiday. Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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Observances on February 13th 2024

  • USA: Galentines Day
  • USA: National Tortellini Day
  • United Nations: World Radio Day
  • Australia: National Apology Day
  • USA: National Pancake Day – IHOP
  • United Kingdom: Pancake Tuesday
  • International: Mardi Gras
  • Trinidad and Tobago: Mardi Gras

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