2020
Institutional decision
National Egg McMuffin Day
McDonald’s dated the declaration announcement February 28, 2020.
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What is celebrated on February 28?
See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to February 28. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.
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2020
First observance
National Vegan Lipstick Day
National Today’s timeline states that the day was celebrated for the first time in 2020, and the recurring date is February 28.
2017
Institutional decision
National Tartar Sauce Day
Frisch’s dated launch release announcing the new observance was issued February 28, 2017.
2012
Later action
11 November — anniversary of the 1918 Armistice and annual commemoration of Victory and Peace
Extended the 11 November homage to all people who died for France while preserving other national commemorative days.
2012
Later action
Armistice 1918
Expanded 11 November remembrance to honor all people recognized as having died for France.
1987
First observance
National Science Day (India)
The 2024 PIB Research Unit explainer states that the first National Science Day was celebrated on 28 February 1987.
1909
Precursor
International Women's Day
The U.S. National Woman’s Day formed part of the labour and women’s-rights movement context from which the later international observance developed.
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Other in-depth guides on February 28
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Día de Andalucía
Junta de Andalucía; permanent regional holiday designation
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Floral Design Day
Smithsonian Libraries documents Floral Design Day on February 28, created around floral educator Carl Rittner’s birthday and enacted by a 1995 Massachusetts gubernatorial proclamation.
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Global Scouse Day
Global Scouse Day organizers; supported by Liverpool institutions and venues
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National Chocolate Souffle Day
Two ANFP Wyoming chapter calendars list National Chocolate Souffle Day on February 28.
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National Science Day (India)
India’s Department of Science and Technology states that National Science Day is celebrated every year on February 28 to commemorate the Raman Effect; Government of India 2026 material conf…
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National Vegan Lipstick Day
National Day Archives records February 28 as National Vegan Lipstick Day and identifies CakeLipps as the 2020 founder; the date commemorates the founders’ grandmother’s birthday.
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7 observances
All observances on this date
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Día de Andalucía
Junta de Andalucía; permanent regional holiday designation
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Floral Design Day
Smithsonian Libraries documents Floral Design Day on February 28, created around floral educator Carl Rittner’s birthday and enacted by a 1995 Massachusetts gubernatorial proclamation.
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Global Scouse Day
Global Scouse Day organizers; supported by Liverpool institutions and venues
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Chocolate Souffle Day
Two ANFP Wyoming chapter calendars list National Chocolate Souffle Day on February 28.
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Science Day (India)
India’s Department of Science and Technology states that National Science Day is celebrated every year on February 28 to commemorate the Raman Effect; Government of India 2026 material conf…
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
National Vegan Lipstick Day
National Day Archives records February 28 as National Vegan Lipstick Day and identifies CakeLipps as the 2020 founder; the date commemorates the founders’ grandmother’s birthday.
Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide
Peace Memorial Day (228 Peace Memorial Day)
Taiwan legal sources designate February 28 as Peace Memorial Day. The February 28 Incident Act was promulgated in 1995 and amended in February 1997 to designate the day as a national memori…
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