Important Days in February
1 February – Indian Coast Guard Day
Celebrates the establishment of the Indian Coast Guard in 1977.
2 February – World Wetlands Day
Marks the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Ramsar, Iran in 1971.
4 February – World Cancer Day
Organized by the Union for International Cancer Control to spread awareness about cancer.
6 February – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness against this harmful practice.
10 February – National Deworming Day (India)
A health initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
11 February – International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Promotes the participation of women and girls in science.
12 February – National Productivity Day (India)
Observed by the National Productivity Council.
13 February – World Radio Day
Declared by UNESCO to highlight the importance of radio.
14 February – National Black Day (India)
Observed in memory of the martyrs of the Pulwama Attack in Pulwama.
20 February – World Day of Social Justice
Observed by the United Nations to promote equality and social justice.
21 February – International Mother Language Day
Declared by UNESCO to promote linguistic diversity.
24 February – Central Excise Day (India)
Celebrated by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
27 February – World NGO Day
Recognizes the role of non-governmental organizations.
28 February – National Science Day (India)
Celebrated to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman in 1928.
12 February – National Productivity Day (India)/ Darwin Day
Observed by the National Productivity Council.
13 February – World Radio Day
Declared by UNESCO to highlight the importance of radio.
14 February – National Black Day (India)
Observed in memory of the martyrs of the Pulwama Attack in Pulwama.
20 February – World Day of Social Justice
Observed by the United Nations to promote equality and social justice.
21 February – International Mother Language Day
Declared by UNESCO to promote linguistic diversity.
24 February – Central Excise Day (India)
Celebrated by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
27 February – World NGO Day
Recognizes the role of non-governmental organizations.
28 February – National Science Day (India)
Celebrated to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman in 1928.