February important national and international days and dates for RRB NTPC, Group D, SSC CGL, CHSL, PSC, State Exams and Other Competitive Exams. Usually, 2-3 questions from important days and dates can be seen in every competitive / government exam. This list will not only provide you a glance at important days of the year but also boost your general knowledge and help you in the preparations for upcoming competitive exams. Let’s have a look at the month-wise important days and dates list: All the important days which will come in the month of February are listed in the table below. Candidates are advised to check and note down all these important days of February month from  below.

February Special National and International Days

List of Important Days and Dates in February

1st Feb Indian Coast Guard Day

On 18 August 1978, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day was enacted by the Parliament of India. Indian Coast Guard Day is celebrated on February 1 every year. Coast Guard Day is celebrated in honour of organisations from every country that look after maritime security and also the need of a country

2nd February 2024: World Wetlands Day

It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. Since 1997, World Wetlands Day has been used to: raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits. promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.

4th February 2024: World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day held every 4 February is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and coordinating individual, collective and government action, we are all working together to imagine a world without cancer, where everyone has access to life-saving cancer treatment and cancer care is available to everyone – no matter who you are or where you live.
Cancer Council NT has partnered with Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin Convention Centre, City of Darwin and City of Palmerston who will be lighting up each of their venues in blue in recognition of World Cancer Day.

6th February 2024: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on February 6 as part of the UN’s efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003

10th February 2024: National Deworming Day

National Deworming Day is observed on February 10, to make people aware of the importance of deworming, particularly for children from 1 to 19 years of age, who are the most vulnerable. The National Deworming Day is an initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to make every child in the country worm free. This is one of the largest public health programs reaching large number of children during a short period. This Program is being implemented by the state since 2015.

11th February 2024: Why we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields.

12th February 2024: Why we celebrate National Productivity Day

The National Productivity Day is observed every year in India on February 12. Besides, February 12-18 is observed as National Productivity week throughout the country with the theme ‘Industry 4.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for India’.

13th February 2024: World Radio Day, National Women’s Day

On the occasion of World Radio Day 2024, UNESCO calls on radio stations to celebrate the Day through three sub-themes:
Trust in radio journalism: Produce independent and high-quality content;
Trust and accessibility: Take care of your audience;
Trust and viability of radio stations: Ensure competitiveness.

14th February 2024: Why we celebrate Valentine Day

What is Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is a holiday that’s popularly observed as a day to celebrate love, especially by those in romantic relationships. Valentine’s Day is traditionally observed by exchanging gifts or cards called valentines. It can also be spelled Valentines Day. Valentine week is celebrated from February 7 to February 14. The first day of Valentine week is Rose Day. It is followed by Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day and finally, Valentine’s Day

20th February 2024: Why we celebrate World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. Many organizations, such as the United Nations, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), have issued statements highlighting the role of social justice. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes that social justice and social development are crucial for achieving as well as sustaining international security and peace. Thus, without social justice, there won’t be security, peace, or support towards fundamental freedom and human rights.

21th February 2024: International Mother Language Day

The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is observed annually on the 21st of February. The day aims to raise awareness regarding linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. The 2024 theme is “Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities”. The UN mentioned in its statement that this year’s theme raises the potential role of technology to advance multilingual education and support the development of quality teaching and learning for all.

22nd February World Scout Day

World Scout Day is celebrated on 22 February to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who founded the Boy Scouts movement. Also known as Founder’s Day, the day also marks the birth anniversary of his wife Olave Baden-Powell, who was also the World Chief Guide.

23rd February World peace and understanding day

The day is celebrated across the world with the thought of understanding amongst people and sharing life values to maintain peace and harmony. It is every individual’s responsibility to help create a world that serves peace and understanding amongst the people.

24th February 2024: Central Excise Day

Central Excise Day is celebrated every year on February 24 across the whole of India to encourage the employees of the excise department to carry out the central excise duty all over India in a better way and even to prevent corruption in the goods manufacturing business as well as implement other rules to carry out

27th February 2024: World NGO Day

World NGO Day is an international day to recognise, celebrate and honour non-government and non-profit organisations. February 27 has been observed as World NGO Day in several countries across the world. Non-Governmental Organizations or NGOs work in the upliftment of society. Over 89 nations across six continents celebrate World NGO Day. It is an international day that is observed to recognise, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organizations

28th February 2024: National Science Day

National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928. For his discovery, Sir C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

28th February 2024: Rare Disease Day

The Rare Disease Day is celebrated every year on the last day of the February month. The first Rare Disease Day was celebrated in 2008 on 29 February, a ‘rare’ date that happens only once every four years. Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families