This is our day guide for Tuesday February 17th 2026 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 17th 2026

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras falls on the day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year 🧧

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lunar New Year.

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National Pancake Day – IHOP

National Pancake Day – IHOP 🥞

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pancake Day – IHOP

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National Cabbage Day

National Cabbage Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cabbage Day

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National Random Acts of Kindness Day

National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Random Acts of Kindness Day

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National PTA Founders Day

National PTA Founders Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National PTA Founders Day.

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Pancake Tuesday

Pancake Tuesday 🥞

In Ireland and UK it is a popular custom to make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday.

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