Day Guide for Friday February 28th 2025 What are the holidays on February 28th 2025?

This is our day guide for Friday February 28th 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 28th 2025

International: Gyalpo Lhosar

Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar

Anguilla: Special Public Holiday

This holiday marks Cora Richardson-Hodge making history by becoming the first-ever female Premier of Anguilla.

Regional

Bolivia (regional): Public Holiday

Oruro regional holiday celebrated on the Friday before Ash Wednesday

Mongolia: Bituun Holiday

Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

Public sector only

Namibia: Public Holiday

A public holiday in honour of founding president Sam Nujoma.

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.

Observances on February 28th 2025

USA: National Skip the Straw Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Skip the Straw Day.

International: Quiet Day

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

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.

India: National Science Day

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

Finland: Kalevala Day

Celebrate Kalevala Day on February 28th, honoring Finland's rich folklore and national identity with events, storytelling, and cultural pride.

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General Information for February 28th 2025
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 59 of 2025
306 days left in 2025
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.
1986 - Nearly 106 million people (77% of the American viewing public) tune in to watch the very last episode of the M*A*S*H TV Series.
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.