Day Guide for Monday February 28th 2022 What are the holidays on February 28th 2022?

This is our day guide for Monday February 28th 2022 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 28th 2022

International: Carnival Monday

The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday

International: Israk Mikraj

Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven

Argentina: Carnival Monday

The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.

Regional

Brazil (regional): Carnival

The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Fasching

Carnivals are held in some German cities to celebrate and party before the start of Lent

Kuwait: Liberation Day (in lieu)

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

Papua New Guinea: National Remembrance Day (in lieu)

As this National Remembrance Day falls on a Saturday, today will be a public holiday.

Regional

Spain (regional): Andalucía Day

Andalucía became an autonomous community of Spain on February 28th 1980

Taiwan: Peace Memorial Day

This public holiday in Taiwan on February 28th marks the date of an uprising in 1947, that was suppressed by the Republic of China.

Not a Public Holiday

Trinidad and Tobago: Carnival Monday

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

Observances on February 28th 2022

Finland: Day of Finnish culture

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of Finnish culture

USA: National Chocolate Souffle Day

National Chocolate Souffle Day is a fun and delicious holiday that celebrates one of the most beloved desserts in culinary history.

USA: National Floral Design Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Floral Design Day

USA: National Public Sleeping Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Public Sleeping Day

USA: National Tooth Fairy Day

Because anyone who can make a money magically appear under your pillow deserves a special day!

International: Rare Disease Day

Over 300 million people around the world are living with a rare disease.

Russia: Maslenitsa

An unofficial holiday, this is the Russian equivalent of Mardi Gras that takes place the week before Lent.

Germany: Fasching

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fasching.

India: National Science Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Science Day in India.

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General Information for February 28th 2022
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 59 of 2022
306 days left in 2022
Week 09 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister of Thailand, is arrested on corruption charges after returning from exile.
1975 - Over 40 passengers and the driver of a London Underground Northern City line train are killed when the train fails to stop at Moorgate station - a crash which is still a mystery to this day.
1940 - Basketball is televised for the first time.
1154 - Henry II becomes King of England.