At a Glance
February 1
Observances & Celebrations
Commemorative holidays, national days, religious feasts, and international traditions observed on this date.
National observance
Earliest day on which Constitution Day can fall, while February 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday in February. (Mexico)
Mexico
Cultural observance
Memorial Day of the Republic (Hungary)
Hungary
Religious observance
Feast of Blessed Candelaria of San José
Religious observance
Feast of Brigid of Ireland (Saint Brigid's Day)
Religious observance
Feast of February 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Religious observance
Feast of Verdiana
Religious observance
Saint Brigid's Day/Imbolc (Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, and some Neopagan groups in the Northern hemisphere)
Observance
Abolition of Slavery Day (Mauritius)
Observance
Air Force Day (Nicaragua)
Observance
Federal Territory Day (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, Malaysia)
Observance
Foundation Day (of the Ryukyu Kingdom, celebrated in Okinawa Prefecture)
Observance
Heroes Day (Rwanda)
Observance
National Freedom Day (United States)
United States
Observance
The start of Black History Month (United States and Canada)
United States
Observance