Day Guide for Friday February 12th 2021 What are the holidays on February 12th 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday February 12th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on February 12th 2021

International: Korean New Year

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

International: Losar

Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar

International: Chinese New Year

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: Sonam Losar

This is the New Year of the Tamang people and the most important festival in their calendar.

Regional

Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday

Oruro regional holiday celebrated on the Friday before Ash Wednesday

Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar

Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

Myanmar: Union Day

Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947

Public sector only

USA (regional): Lincoln's Birthday

Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12th 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860

Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

Observances on February 12th 2021

USA: International Darwin Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Darwin Day

USA: National Plum Pudding Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Plum Pudding Day

International: Lunar New Year

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lunar New Year.

International: Red Hand Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Red Hand Day.

USA: Lincoln’s Birthday

Lincoln, was born on 12 Feb 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860.

USA: National Lost Penny Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lost Penny Day.

India: National Productivity Day

A day to recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting productivity in India.

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General Information for February 12th 2021
There are 9 public holidays today.
Day 43 of 2021
322 days left in 2021
Week 06 of the year
On this Day in History
2001 - The 'NEAR' (Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous) probe becomes the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid when NASA manages to successful down the probe on 'Eros'. Although the landing was not included in the probe's original mission plan, NASA decides it had nothing to lose in trying to attempt the feat. It survives the impact of landing and continues to transmit data to mission control.
2000 - Cartoonist Charles M Schulz, creator of the legendary Peanuts comic strips, dies of colon cancer, aged 77.
1816 - The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is destroyed by fire.
1809 - Abraham Lincoln, later to become the 16th President of the United States of America, is born in Larue County, Kentucky.