Day Guide for Friday February 26th 2021 What are the holidays on February 26th 2021?

This is our day guide for Friday February 26th 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 26th 2021

International: Imam Ali's Birthday

Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.

Not a Public Holiday

Israel: Purim

Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther.

Kuwait: Liberation Day

Marks the date when the Kuwait Government was reinstated at the end of the Gulf War in 1991.

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

Thailand: Makha Bucha

Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

Observances on February 26th 2021

USA: National Pistachio Day

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USA: National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

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Israel: Purim

Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther.

USA: National Skip the Straw Day

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International: Quiet Day

"Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.” - Plutarch

USA: Letter to an Elder Day

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General Information for February 26th 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 57 of 2021
308 days left in 2021
Week 08 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - The Republic of Macedonia's President Boris Trajkovski dies in an air crash when his plane crashes into a mountain near Mostar airport, due to pilot error.
1935 - Robert Watson-Watt carries out a demonstration near Daventry, UK, which leads directly to the development of radar.
1802 - Victor Hugo, author of the novel Les Miserables, is born.
1524 - English poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe is believed to have been born on this day. Famous for his plays The Jew of Malta and The Tragedy of Dr Faustus, Marlowe's death is surrounded in mystery and conspiracy theories.