Hello, Love: February 2026 Holidays and Observances

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Let’s warm up this cold month with love and connections. From valentine cards to dressing up your pet, this month has it all. 

It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out February holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate. 

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Aquarius (January 20-February18) 

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Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Hallmark Channel programming highlights  

February is Loveaury on Hallmark Channel! Starting February 1, watch all new rom-coms every Saturday at 8/7c.

Special Days in February  

Grab your calendar and a notepad. For your personal list of notes to write and cards to send, think about:

 

Time to stock up?

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February is Black History Month.

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Send a Card to a Friend Day is February 7.

February Holidays and Observances  

All of February

Black History Month

 

 

February 2

Groundhog Day

 

February 4

National Thank a Mail Carrier Day

Celebrate Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day with Your Best Friends

Galentine’s Day is February 13.

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Valentine’s Day is February 14.

February 7

Send a Card to a Friend Day

 

February 13

Galentine’s Day

 

February 14

Valentine’s Day

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Lunar New Year is February 17.

What is Ramadan? How Muslims Observe Their Holiest Month

Ramadan begins at sundown on February 17.

February 17

Lunar New Year

 

Ramadan begins at sundown

 

National Random Acts of Kindness Day

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National Caregivers Day is February 20.

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February 26 is Letter to an Elder Day.

February 21

National Caregivers Day

 

February 26

Letter to an Elder Day

More Ideas for February  

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Self-care for my sisters

Self-care for Black women is more than taking a yoga class (though that’s highly beneficial) or getting a pedicure (though we should definitely treat ourselves).

Self-care means defining and naming ourselves and understanding our own value.

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Fun things to do with friends

Not in the mood to host a Galentine’s Day party, but still want to let your BFF know how much they’re loved? Here’s a giant list of fun things to do with friends to inspire some quality time.

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Uplifting with love is how we do

We don’t get as many chances to tell our outer circle how much we care about them. Whether it’s a co-worker, church friend or service provider, we have ideas.

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DIY koala valentine box: Make yours with our free template

This little valentine mailbox is so stinkin’ cute! And easy to make! We think the kiddos will love it too.

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150+ Valentine's Day ideas for sharing a little extra love

From your partner to your kiddos, your parents to your coworkers, we’ve got so many ideas to help you share love this Valentine’s Day!

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What to write in a Valentine’s Day card

If you need a little help with what to write inside, we’ve got you covered. The Hallmark Writers have sweet, passionate and funny ideas for you.