NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY
National Polar Bear Day, also known as International Polar Bear Day, focuses our attention on conservation efforts and learning more about the fabulous polar bear on February 27th. #NationalPolarBearDay
POKÉMON DAY
February 27 is officially Pokémon Day on the National Day Calendar. We are taking you on a journey through the world of Pokémon to learn why the Pokémon brand has reached the hearts of millions of kids, adults and fans across the globe. #PokemonDay
NATIONAL RETRO DAY
On February 27, National Retro Day takes us back to a time before smartphones and the internet. Every generation looks back and asks, "Remember when?" and this celebration indulges our love for the good ol' days while remaining in the present. #NationalRetroDay
NATIONAL SKIP THE STRAW DAY
On the fourth Friday in February, The Coral Keepers ask you to consider a different way on National Skip the Straw Day! For thousands of years, humans have enjoyed slurping a refreshing beverage through a cylindrical tube. #SkipTheStrawDay
NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY
National Kahlua Day on February 27th recognizes the rich, cream coffee liqueur that also serves up a great many delicious desserts! To celebrate, you may want to use Kahlua, a coffee-flavored rum-based liquor, to flavor your ice cream or another dessert such as cheesecake or cake. It also tastes great in coffee, hot chocolate, creamy cocktails, as a shot or on the rocks. #NationalKahluaDay
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY
We continue with February's heart-shaped and red theme by observing National Strawberry Day on February 27th. These juicy, sweet berries can brighten up any dish and are delicious all on their own. #NationalStrawberryDay
ANOSMIA AWARENESS DAY
Anosmia Awareness Day on February 27th brings attention to a condition causing a loss of smell. Of all our senses, smell perhaps is taken for granted more than any other. #AnosmiaAwarenessDay
Coming on February 28, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY
NATIONAL FLORAL DESIGN DAY
NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY
RARE DISEASE DAY USA
PUBLIC SLEEPING DAY
Notable Birthdays for February 27
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) - Poet and author of the acclaimed poems Paul Revere's Ride and The Song of Hiawatha.
William Buel Franklin (1823-1903) - Major General for the Union Army.
Richard W Johnson (1827-1897) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.
Hiram Bond Everest (1831-1913) - Co-founder of The Vacuum Oil Company.
George Herbert Mead (1863-1930) - Sociologist and one of the founders of symbolic interactionism.
Alice Hamilton (1869-1970) - Physician who created the first workers compensation laws.
Charles Strite (1878-1956) - Inventor of the automatic pop-up toaster.
Mabel Keaton Staupers (1890-1989) - Nurse who laid the foundation of health and safety protections in the workplace.
Charles Best (1899-1978) - Scientist and co-discoverer of insulin.
Mildred Bailey (1907-1951) - Jazz singer considered the "Queen of Swing."
Theodore Van Kirk (1921-2014) - Navigator and pilot who dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Paul von Ragué Schleyer (1930-2014) - One of the most cited chemist in scientific and medical works.
Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) - One of the greatest actresses of all time.
N. Scott Momaday (1934-2024) - Native American author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel House Made of Dawn.
Howard Hesseman (1940-2022) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati.
Neal Schon (1954-Still Living) - Guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Journey.
Sara Blakely (1971-Still Living) - Founded Spanx.
Memorable Events for February 27
1801 - Washington, D.C. is placed under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress after the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 is passed.
1813 - The first federal vaccination legislation enacted.
1827 - Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans for the first time.
1919 - The American Association for Hard of Hearing is formed in NYC.
2019 - The House of Representatives passes a new law saying requiring federal background checks before purchasing a firearm.
