Here are a few examples of national holidays with changing dates in February:
- Waitangi Day (New Zealand): Celebrated on February 6th each year, Waitangi Day marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. If February 6th falls on a weekend, the holiday is observed on the following Monday to create a long weekend.
- National Foundation Day (Japan): Observed on February 11th, National Foundation Day commemorates the foundation of Japan. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is celebrated on the following Monday.
- Presidents’ Day (United States): Celebrated on the third Monday of February, Presidents’ Day honors the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as other U.S. presidents. The holiday’s date changes each year due to the Monday observance.
- Family Day (Canada): Family Day is a statutory holiday in some provinces of Canada, including Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. It is celebrated on the third Monday of February, so the date changes annually.
- Carnival (Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, and other countries): Carnival is a festive season that occurs before the Christian liturgical season of Lent. The dates of Carnival vary each year, as they are tied to the date of Easter, which also changes annually. While Carnival typically spans several days or even weeks, the main festivities often take place in February.
Please note that not all of these holidays fall in February every year. However, they are examples of holidays that may occur in February and have changing dates due to various factors such as the day of the week or religious calendar systems.
