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February 2021

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  1. Monday 1 February 2021

    • CAO application deadline (Ireland)

      Awareness

      Normal closing date, 1 February at 5pm, for applications to Irish undergraduate courses through the Central Applications Office.

    • St Brigid's Day (Ireland)

      Religious and cultural

      Irish festival on 1 February, in folk tradition a celebration of women, blessings and protection that marks the start of spring.

    • St Brigid's Day bank holiday

      Public holidays

      Irish public holiday on the first Monday in February, or on Friday 1 February when 1 February falls on a Friday.

  2. Thursday 4 February 2021

    • World Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 4 February that encourages people and governments to act on cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

  3. Sunday 14 February 2021

    • Valentine's Day

      Commercial and retail

      A day for cards, flowers and gifts between partners, held on 14 February.

  4. Tuesday 16 February 2021

    • Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)

      Religious and cultural

      The day before Lent begins, marked in the UK by making pancakes. It falls 47 days before Easter Sunday.

  5. Wednesday 17 February 2021

    • Ash Wednesday

      Religious and cultural

      Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Christian year, falling 46 days before Easter Sunday.

  6. Saturday 27 February 2021

    • Ireland Reads Day

      Awareness

      National day encouraging reading, held at the end of February. In 2026 it was on 28 February.