Independence Day – Saint Lucia Celebrates Freedom from British Rule on February 22
On February 22, 2026, Saint Lucia proudly celebrates Independence Day (National Day), marking the 47th anniversary of the island nation’s full independence from the United Kingdom on February 22, 1979.…
European Day for Victims of Crime – Raising Awareness and Rights on February 22
On February 22, 2026, many European countries and the European Union observe the European Day for Victims of Crime (also known as European Victims’ Rights Day or European Day for…
World Thinking Day – Girl Guides and Scouts Celebrate Global Sisterhood and Brotherhood on February 22
On February 22, 2026, millions of Girl Guides, Girl Scouts, and their co-ed counterparts around the world celebrate World Thinking Day, an annual observance that unites over 50 million members…
Slovakia ready to suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine on February 23 — PM
Slovakia will suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine from February 23 if Kiev does not resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, Prime Minister Robert Fico said. – “Slovakia is a…
The Relativistic Noble Liquid: Copernicium’s Ghostly Chemistry and Superheavy Enigma
Copernicium (Cn, atomic number 112), a synthetic superheavy element in group 12 (below zinc, cadmium, and mercury), is one of the most exotic and volatile members of the periodic table.…
International Mother Language Day – UNESCO Celebrates Linguistic Diversity on February 21
On February 21, 2026, the world observes International Mother Language Day (IMLD), an annual UNESCO initiative dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity, multilingualism, and the preservation of mother tongues…
Language Movement Day (Ekushey February) – Bangladesh Honors the Fight for Bengali on February 21
On February 21, 2026, Bangladesh observes Language Movement Day (ভাষা আন্দোলন দিবস / Bhasha Andolon Dibosh), also known as Ekushey February (একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি), a profoundly emotional and culturally sacred national…
Father Lini Day – Vanuatu Honors Its First Prime Minister and Founding Father on February 21
On February 21, 2026, Vanuatu celebrates Father Lini Day, a national public holiday commemorating the birth of Father Walter Hadye Lini (1942–1999), the country’s first Prime Minister and one of…
Birthday of King Harald V – Norway Celebrates Its Monarch on February 21
On February 21, 2026, Norway celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Harald V (born February 21, 1937), the reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Norway since 1991. King Harald…
Armed Forces Day – South Africa Honors Its Defenders on February 21
On February 21, 2026, South Africa observes Armed Forces Day, a national public holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) —…