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What is celebrated on February 18?

See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to February 18. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.

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2008

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Family Day (Ontario)

Ontario government material states that the first Family Day was observed on February 18, 2008.

2008

First observance

Louis Riel Day

Manitoba government materials identify 2008 as the first celebration, with the first date falling on 18 February.

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1 observances

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Independence Day

18 February annually; 18 February 2026 verified · The Gambia / national independence day

The Government of The Gambia lists Independence Day on February 18, and the Office of the President marked the 61st Independence Day anniversary on February 18, 2026.

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Independence Day

18 February annually; 18 February 2026 verified · The Gambia / national independence day

The Government of The Gambia lists Independence Day on February 18, and the Office of the President marked the 61st Independence Day anniversary on February 18, 2026.

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This page combines fixed annual dates, reusable calendar rules and year-specific dates confirmed for 2026. Variable or historical dates are included only when they are clearly supported.

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