Important Days in February 2026 – National and International Dates

February is the shortest month of the year, but for students and exam aspirants, it is packed with action. It usually starts with the Union Budget of India and ends with National Science Day. For aspirants preparing for the UPSC, SSC (CGL, CHSL, GD), Banking (IBPS, SBI), Railways (RRB NTPC, Group D), and State PSC exams, knowing these dates is crucial. Questions about dates, themes, and historical figures from February often appear in the General Awareness and Current Affairs sections. Here is a comprehensive list of all important days in February 2026 to help you plan more effectively.

Important Days in February 2026: List

Here, we have mentioned all the important days of February. You are advised to go through the list and remember these days.

Important Days in February 2026: Summary and Significance

Below is a simple explanation of the most important days. Understanding the story behind the date helps you remember it longer.

1st February – Indian Coast Guard Day

• Purpose: Celebrates the foundation of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in 1977.
• Significance: The ICG protects India’s long coastline and prevents illegal activities in the sea.
• For Exams: This is the raising day of the ICG, which operates under the Ministry of Defence.

2nd February – World Wetlands Day

• Purpose: To raise awareness about wetlands (areas where water covers the soil, like marshes or deltas).
• History: On this date in 1971, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in Ramsar, Iran.
• Significance: Wetlands are vital for nature and help prevent floods.

4th February – World Cancer Day

• Purpose: To spread awareness about cancer, its prevention, and treatment.
• Significance: It encourages people to live a healthy lifestyle to reduce cancer risks.

10th February – World Pulses Day

• Purpose: Recognized by the UN to show the importance of pulses (dal, beans, chickpeas) as a global food.
• Significance: Pulses are rich in protein and good for soil health.

13th February – National Women’s Day & World Radio Day

• National Women’s Day:
  • Occasion: Birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu.
  • About Her: She was known as the “Nightingale of India” (Bharat Kokila) and was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress and the first woman Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh).
  • Note: Do not confuse this with International Women’s Day, which is on 8th March.
• World Radio Day: Celebrating radio as a medium to reach the widest audience in the world.

19th February – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

• About: The birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
• Significance: He is known for establishing a progressive civil rule and for his bravery.

20th February – World Day of Social Justice

• Purpose: To promote efforts to tackle issues like poverty, exclusion, and unemployment.
• Significance: It reminds us that every person deserves equal rights and opportunities.

21st February – International Mother Language Day

• Purpose: To promote linguistic diversity and multilingual education.
• History: The idea came from Bangladesh to honor students killed in 1952 while fighting for the recognition of the Bengali language.
• Significance: UNESCO declared this day to protect all mother tongues.

24th February – Central Excise Day

• Purpose: Honors the contribution of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
• Significance: It marks the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944. It is an important day for Economy-related questions in exams.

27th February – Chandra Shekhar Azad Martyrdom Day

• About: Chandra Shekhar Azad was a fearless freedom fighter.
• History: On this day in 1931, he shot himself at Alfred Park in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) to avoid being captured by the British police. He kept his pledge of never being caught alive.

28th February – National Science Day

• Occasion: Commemorates the discovery of the “Raman Effect” by Indian physicist C.V. Raman on 28th February 1928.
• Result: For this discovery, C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
• Significance: This day is celebrated to encourage scientific thinking among youth.

Tips to Remember Important Days in February

Memorizing dates can be hard, but grouping them helps.

1. Categorize by Theme:
   • Health & Nature: Cancer Day (4th), Pulses Day (10th), Wetlands Day (2nd).
   • National Heroes: Sarojini Naidu (13th), Shivaji Maharaj (19th), Chandra Shekhar Azad (27th).
   • Science: Women in Science (11th), Darwin Day (12th), National Science Day (28th).
2. Link to Personalities:
   • Sarojini Naidu: 13th Feb (Women’s Day).
   • C.V. Raman: 28th Feb (Science Day).
3. Use Mnemonics (Memory Tricks):
   • “The Coast Guard (1st) protects the Wetlands (2nd).”
   • “Radio (13th) tells the story of Sarojini Naidu (13th).”
   • “The month ends with Science (28th).”
4. Revise Often: Read this list once a week, especially before your mock tests.

Conclusion

February 2026 might be a short month, but it holds great value for your exam preparation. From National Science Day honoring C.V. Raman to National Women’s Day celebrating Sarojini Naidu, these dates are frequent topics in SSC, Railways, and Banking exams.

For government exam aspirants, focusing on the historical background of these days (like the Ramsar Convention or the Raman Effect) will help you score extra marks in the General Awareness section.

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