February Awareness Days 2026 to inspire your social media content
Want to know the February awareness days so you can plan your month’s social media? Many of the special dates in February reflect the subtle change in season so why not sprinkle your content with a few of them to connect with your ideal customers around a common interest.
Do try to avoid using them too often as this could detract from your key message. If you feel like you’re forcing it with using one of the February awareness days, then it probably isn’t the right day for you. These days are here to help you to tell a business story or to support how you market your product or service.
As a UK business I try to list all the UK national days, and all the key international awareness days. I’ve highlighted a few of my favourites at the top of the blog, and listed the rest of these special days.
Tap on each of the February awareness days below and they will take you directly to the organiser’s page or to more info.
*If I’ve missed any key dates, I apologise, this is no easy job and I’m providing this to you for free. Please check all dates before using them in your marketing. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of the information. I’m just sharing my own research to make life easier for you. Lastly please do bring any dates I have missed to my attention and I can add them in for others to view.
Special dates in February - the highlights
Boost Your Self EsteemFebruary
It may be a US date but it's a great opportunity for us to believe in and appreciate ourselves more!
World Nutella Day5th February
It's a little early for Shrove Tuesday but what better excuse to eat pancakes and Nutella? Or maybe sample a Cruffin?
Random Acts of Kindness17th February
Leave a nice note in a library book or a generous tip when out for a coffee. Big or small, lets make kindness the norm.
Love Your Pet Day20th February
It's a US based day but who's counting? Pet owners don't need an excuse to celebrate the cutest members of our families.
More February Awareness Dates
National Bird Feeding Month (US)
Boost Your Self Esteem Month (US)
31st Jan-8th Feb – Storytelling Week
1st Feb – British Yorkshire Pudding Day
9th-16th Feb – Children’s Mental Health Week
4th Feb – World Read Aloud Day
5th-11th Feb – School Football Week
7th Feb – Welsh Language Music Day
7th Feb – Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
7th Feb – Take Your Child to the Library Day (US)
7th Feb – Send a Card to a Friend Day (US)
7th Feb – Golden Retriever Day (US)
9th-15th Feb – National Apprenticeship Week
11th Feb – International Day of Women & Girls in Science
13th Feb – Get a Different Name Day
12th Feb – Digital Learning Day
14th-21st Feb – National Nest Box Week
15th Feb – Singles Awareness Day
16th Feb – Do a Grouch a Favour Day
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You have all the dates you need for the month right here, but you can't fill your social media with this alone. Grab your FREE content planner to plan out what to post for the month ahead.
Includes February content prompts and ideas for service businesses and product businesses and a blank pdf to print and plan out your content.
I hope this list of February special awareness days helps inspire some fresh content. Are there any opportunities to share a funny/business/personal story that might resonate with your community and/or your ideal customer?
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Wishing you a great month!
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