Day Guide for Monday February 26th 2024 What are the holidays on February 26th 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday February 26th 2024 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 2024

International: Shab e-Barat

Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past

Kuwait: Liberation Day

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

Namibia: Public Holiday

A public holiday has been declared for the Funeral of late President Hage Geingob.

Papua New Guinea: National Remembrance Day

Commemorates the life of Papua New Guinea’s longest-serving leader, who died in 2021.

Thailand: Makha Bucha (in lieu)

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

Observances on February 26th 2024

USA: National Pistachio Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pistachio Day

USA: National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

USA: Letter to an Elder Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Letter to an Elder Day.

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General Information for February 26th 2024
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 57 of 2024
309 days left in 2024
Week 09 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.