This is our day guide for Wednesday February 2nd 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on February 2nd 2022

Crêpe Day

Crêpe Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Crêpe Day.

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World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day

A day to raise awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.

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World Read Aloud Day

World Read Aloud Day

An opportunity for people all around the globe to celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

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Candlemas

Candlemas

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Candlemas.

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Inventors' Day

Inventors' Day

Thailand marks Inventors' Day on the date when King Bhumibol was allocated a patent in 1993.

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Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day

February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.

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National Heavenly Hash Day

National Heavenly Hash Day

In the pantheon of elite brownies, Heavenly Hash is up there with its close relative, Rocky Road.

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National Women and Girls in Sports Day

National Women and Girls in Sports Day

Celebrate the impact of female athletes on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, honoring achievements and advocating for equality.

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Public Holidays on February 2nd 2022

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

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Sonam Lhosar

Sonam Lhosar

This is the New Year of the Tamang people and the most important festival in their calendar.

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Candlemas

Candlemas

Candlemas is a Christian holiday that marks the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem.

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Tsagaan Sar

Tsagaan Sar

Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

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Korean New Year

Korean New Year

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

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Tet Nguyen Dan

Tet Nguyen Dan

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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