Day Guide for Wednesday February 14th 2024 What are the holidays on February 14th 2024?

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Holidays on February 14th 2024

International: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

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.

Regional

India (regional): Vasant Panchami

5th Day of Magha. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and culture

Indonesia: Public Holiday

This public holiday in Indonesia is to allow people to vote in the election.

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.

Not a Public Holiday

International: Lent

Lent marks the start of the Easter cycle in the Christian Church

Lebanon: Rafik Hariri Memorial Day

A businessman and Prime Minister of Lebanon assassinated on 14 February 2005

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

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

Observances on February 14th 2024

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.

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.

International: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

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General Information for February 14th 2024
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 45 of 2024
321 days left in 2024
Week 07 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.
1998 - US authorities name Eric Robert Rudolph as a suspect in the bombing of an Alabama abortion clinic.
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.