This is our day guide for Wednesday February 12th 2025 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 12th 2025
Regional
India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th centuryRegional
India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas
Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynastyPublic sector only
India (regional): Paid Holiday
Public Holiday for all Government Servants to enable the electors to vote in the General Election to Local Councils.
Myanmar: Union Day
Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947
North Korea: Tree Planting Day
This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees
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 BuddhaNot a Public Holiday
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven
Thailand: Makha Bucha
Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.Public sector only
USA (regional): Lincoln's Birthday
Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12th 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860Observances on February 12th 2025
Taiwan: Lantern Festival
Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven.
USA: International Darwin Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Darwin Day
USA: National Plum Pudding Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Plum Pudding Day
International: Red Hand Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Red Hand Day.
USA: Lincoln’s Birthday
Lincoln, was born on 12 Feb 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860.
USA: National Lost Penny Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lost Penny Day.
India: National Productivity Day
A day to recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting productivity in India.February 11th 2025 | Go to Today | February 13th 2025
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| General Information for February 12th 2025 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 43 of 2025 | |
| 322 days left in 2025 | |
| Week 07 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2001 - The 'NEAR' (Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous) probe becomes the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid when NASA manages to successful down the probe on 'Eros'. Although the landing was not included in the probe's original mission plan, NASA decides it had nothing to lose in trying to attempt the feat. It survives the impact of landing and continues to transmit data to mission control. | |
| 1816 - The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is destroyed by fire. | |
| 1809 - Abraham Lincoln, later to become the 16th President of the United States of America, is born in Larue County, Kentucky. | |
| 1554 - Lady Jane Grey - known as the 'nine days queen' - is executed, an event depicted in the famous painting, 'The Execution of Lady Jane Grey' by Paul Delaroche. |
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