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History
February comes from the Latin word februa, which means to cleanse. It was named after Februalia, the Roman festival of purification, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year.
February is African-American History Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
Astronomical Events
February’s Full Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
It’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February. Other traditional Native American names for this Moon include the Eagle Moon (Cree), Raccoon Moon (Dakota), and Hungry Moon (Cherokee).
Holidays and Traditions
2nd Groundhog Day
8th Super Bowl 2026
12th Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
14th Valentine's Day
15th Susan B. Anthony's Birthday & National Flag of Canada Day
16th President's Day
17th Chinese Lunar New Year, Ramadan & Mardi Gras
18th Ash Wednesday
"February is the border between Winter and Spring." -- Terri Guillemets
- Fun facts are from The Old Farmer's Almanac online