USA awareness days and key dates

Tuesday 1 February 2039

• National Freedom Day

  Religious and cultural

  National Freedom Day on 1 February marks the day in 1865 when President Lincoln signed the resolution proposing the 13th Amendment, which ended slavery.

• World Interfaith Harmony Week

  AwarenessInternational1 to 7 February 2039

  World Interfaith Harmony Week runs from 1 to 7 February and promotes understanding and goodwill between people of all faiths and none.

Wednesday 2 February 2039

• Candlemas

  Religious and culturalInternational

  Candlemas on 2 February, also called the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, closes the Christmas and Epiphany season in many churches.

• World Wetlands Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Wetlands Day on 2 February raises awareness of wetlands, which support a large share of the world's wildlife and are vanishing fast.

Friday 4 February 2039

• International Day of Human Fraternity

  AwarenessInternational

  The International Day of Human Fraternity on 4 February promotes dialogue and tolerance between people of different religions and cultures.

• National Wear Red Day

  Awareness

  On the first Friday of February, people in the US wear red to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke in women.

• World Cancer Day

  AwarenessInternational

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

Sunday 6 February 2039

• International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

  AwarenessInternational

  On 6 February the UN calls for an end to female genital mutilation, a human rights violation affecting millions of girls and women.

Monday 7 February 2039

• National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

  Awareness

  A US awareness day on 7 February that focuses on the impact of HIV on Black communities and encourages testing, prevention and treatment.

Thursday 10 February 2039

• International Day of the Arabian Leopard

  AwarenessInternational

  The International Day of the Arabian Leopard on 10 February raises awareness of a critically endangered big cat native to the Arabian Peninsula.

• World Pulses Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Pulses Day on 10 February celebrates beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas and their role in healthy diets and sustainable farming.

Friday 11 February 2039

• International Day of Women and Girls in Science

  AwarenessInternational

  On 11 February the UN promotes full and equal access to science for women and girls, who remain under-represented in research.

• World Day of the Sick

  Religious and culturalInternational

  A Catholic day of prayer on 11 February for people who are ill and for those who care for them.

Saturday 12 February 2039

• International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

  AwarenessInternational

  On 12 February the UN raises awareness of violent extremism that can lead to terrorism and the need for international cooperation to prevent it.

Sunday 13 February 2039

• World Radio Day

  AwarenessInternational

  World Radio Day on 13 February celebrates radio as the world's most widely used medium and its reach into remote communities.

Monday 14 February 2039

• International Epilepsy Day

  AwarenessInternational

  A global day on the second Monday of February to raise awareness of epilepsy and the needs of people who live with it.

• Valentine's Day

  Commercial and retailInternational

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

Tuesday 15 February 2039

• International Childhood Cancer Day

  AwarenessInternational

  Held on 15 February each year to raise awareness of cancer in children and teenagers and the support they and their families need.

Thursday 17 February 2039

• Global Tourism Resilience Day

  AwarenessInternational

  Global Tourism Resilience Day on 17 February encourages countries to prepare tourism to withstand and recover from shocks and emergencies.

Saturday 19 February 2039

• World Pangolin Day

  AwarenessInternational

  Held on the third Saturday in February, World Pangolin Day raises awareness of pangolins, which are threatened by trafficking for their scales and meat.

Sunday 20 February 2039

• World Day of Social Justice

  AwarenessInternational

  The World Day of Social Justice on 20 February promotes fairness, decent work and social protection within and between countries.

Monday 21 February 2039

• International Mother Language Day

  AwarenessInternational

  International Mother Language Day on 21 February promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and learning in the language people know best.

• Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)

  Public holidays

  A US federal holiday on the third Monday in February, officially called Washington's Birthday.

Tuesday 22 February 2039

• World Encephalitis Day

  AwarenessInternational

  A global awareness day on 22 February about encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, and the need for faster diagnosis and support.

• World Thinking Day

  AwarenessInternational

  Held on 22 February, when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world celebrate international friendship.

Wednesday 23 February 2039

• Ash Wednesday

  Religious and culturalInternational

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

Sunday 27 February 2039

• International Polar Bear Day

  AwarenessInternational

  Held on 27 February, International Polar Bear Day raises awareness of polar bears and the threat that Arctic sea ice loss poses to them.

• Pokemon Day

  Commercial and retailInternational

  Pokemon Day on 27 February marks the anniversary of the first Pokemon games, with announcements, store events and online broadcasts for fans.