This is our day guide for Sunday February 14th 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 14th 2021
International: Chinese New Year Holiday
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.Not a Public Holiday
International: St. Valentine's Day
Three different saints named Valentine are recognised by the Catholic Church. Valentine may not be the luckiest of names, as all three of the saints are martyrs.
Lebanon: Rafik Hariri Memorial Day
A businessman and Prime Minister of Lebanon assassinated on 14 February 2005
Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday
Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar yearNot a Public Holiday
Norway: Mother's Day
Mother's Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all countries celebrate it on the same day
South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday
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
Vietnam: Tet Holiday
Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in VietnamObservances on February 14th 2021
USA: National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
We are rather fondant of National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day.
USA: National Ferris Wheel Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ferris Wheel Day
USA: National Organ Donor Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Organ Donor Day
International: Valentines Day
❤️ Across many parts of the world on February 14th, flowers, cards and gifts will be exchanged between loved ones, as St. Valentine's day is celebrated.
Denmark: Fastelavn
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fastelavn
International: Library Lovers Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Library Lovers Day.
USA: Pet Theft Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pet Theft Awareness Day.February 13th 2021 | Go to Today | February 15th 2021
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| General Information for February 14th 2021 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 45 of 2021 | |
| 320 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 06 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2000 - The 'NEAR' (Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous) probe becomes the first manmade satellite to orbit an asteroid when it is successfully manoeuvred into orbit around the Eros-433 asteroid. | |
| 1984 - Nottingham ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean score Olympic gold in Sarajevo. Their performance, to Ravel's Bolero, is watched by 24 million people. | |
| 1975 - Humourist PG Wodehouse dies in Long Island, aged 93. | |
| 1927 - Canadian film & TV actress Lois Maxwell is born, best known for playing the original Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films. |
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