Hello, Love: February 2025 Holidays and Observances

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Let’s warm up this cold month with love and connections. From valentine cards to dressing up your pet, this month has it all. 

It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out February holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate. 

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Aquarius (January 20-February18) 

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Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Hallmark Channel programming highlights  

February is Loveaury on Hallmark Channel! Starting February 1, watch all new rom-coms every Saturday at 8/7c. Check out the lineup here!

Special Days in February  

Grab your calendar and a notepad. For your personal list of notes to write and cards to send, think about:

 

Time to stock up?

Hallmark Channel programming highlights  

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February is Black History Month.

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Send a Card to a Friend Day is February 7.

February Holidays and Observances  

All of February

Black History Month

 

National Haiku Writing Month

 

February 1

National Freedom Day

Optimist Day

 

February 2

Groundhog Day

 

February 4

National Thank a Mail Carrier Day

Celebrate Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day with Your Best Friends

Galentine’s Day is February 13.

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Valentine’s Day is February 14.

February 5

World Nutella Day

 

February 7

Send a Card to a Friend Day

 

February 9

Super Bowl LIX

 

National Pizza Day

 

February 11

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

 

February 13

Galentine’s Day

 

Black Love Day

 

February 14

Valentine’s Day

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Black Girl Magic Day is February 15.

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National Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17.

 

February 15

Nirvana Day/Parinirvana (Buddhist)

  • What is Parinirvana Day? An annual festival and holiday commemorating the death of Buddha.

 

Singles Awareness Day

Black Girl Magic Day

 

February 17

National Random Acts of Kindness Day

 

February 19

Presidents Day

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National Caregivers Day is February 21.

What is Ramadan? How Muslims Observe Their Holiest Month

Ramadan begins on February 28.

February 20

Love Your Pet Day
Some tips from a Hallmark photographer for snapping pics of your pet:

  • Find a comfortable environment for your pet
  • Introduce props and equipment a few days before
  • Be patient (they’re easily distracted!)
  • Reward them with a toy or treat
  • Maybe recruit a helper

 

February 21

National Caregivers Day

 

February 26

Letter to an Elder Day

 

February 28

Ramadan begins at sundown

More Ideas for February  

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Self-care for my sisters

Self-care for Black women is more than taking a yoga class (though that’s highly beneficial) or getting a pedicure (though we should definitely treat ourselves).

Self-care means defining and naming ourselves and understanding our own value.

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Fun things to do with friends

Not in the mood to host a Galentine’s Day party, but still want to let your BFF know how much they’re loved? Here’s a giant list of fun things to do with friends to inspire some quality time.

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Uplifting with love is how we do

We don’t get as many chances to tell our outer circle how much we care about them. Whether it’s a co-worker, church friend or service provider, we have ideas.

A DIY Valentine's Day card box that looks like a koala.

DIY koala valentine box: Make yours with our free template

This little valentine mailbox is so stinkin’ cute! And easy to make! We think the kiddos will love it too.

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Valentine’s Day Care Packages for Everyone You Know

Find ideas on what to include for parents, kids, friends and more. Send a little love around by mail or in person! 

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What to Write in a Valentine’s Day Card

If you need a little help with what to write inside, we’ve got you covered. The Hallmark Writers have sweet, passionate and funny ideas for you.