NATIONAL CHILI DAY
National Chili Day on the fourth Thursday in February honors one of America’s favorite winter dishes--chili. It's also known as chili con carne (chili with meat). #NationalChiliDay
NATIONAL SMALL DOG DAY
The last Thursday in February is National Small Dog Day and specifically dedicated to celebrating the small dogs in the pack, their mighty personalities, and the huge impact they have on our lives. Join us as we highlight the endearing and unique attributes and distinct traits of small dogs. #NationalSmallDogDay
NATIONAL SET A GOOD EXAMPLE DAY
When we observe kindness in others, we are often inspired to offer kindness ourselves. Someone set a good example for us to follow, and we must continue those good examples for others in our lives. National Set A Good Example Day on February 26th encourages us to set a good example that inspires others. #SetAGoodExampleDay
CARPE DIEM DAY
National Day Calendar is seizing the day on February 26 in celebration of National Carpe Diem Day! We are being mindful and living in the present moment to enjoy life the only way we know how: To Celebrate Every Day with intention and gratitude! #CarpDiemDay
NATIONAL TOAST DAY
Would you believe National Toast Day honoring the humble slice is on the Last Thursday in February? But it is so very versatile. It carries a multitude of jams, jellies, marmalades and fruit compotes. We don't stop there. Toast transports proteins and veggies, sprouts, and soaks up sauces and drippings. #NationalToastDay
NATIONAL LETTER TO AN ELDER DAY
Every year on February 26th, National Letter to an Elder Day encourages putting pen to paper and writing to an elder you know. The day serves to remind that loved ones enjoy hearing from us and that a simple letter brightens their day. #LetterToAnElderDay
TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY
On February 26th, have a happily ever after kind of day. It is National Tell A Fairy Tale Day! What were once oral histories, myths, and legends retold around the fire or by traveling storytellers, have been written down and become known the world over as fairy tales. #TellAFairyTaleDay
NATIONAL PISTACHIO DAY
February 26th recognizes all things pistachio and National Pistachio Day is the day to celebrate! Pistachio lovers rejoice as they eat their favorite nut all day long. For those who do not eat pistachios, buy some and give them to someone who does. Crack them open and eat them up or enjoy them in ice cream or your favorite pistachio dessert! #NationalPistachioDay
Coming on February 27, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY
POKÉMON DAY
NATIONAL RETRO DAY
NATIONAL SKIP THE STRAW DAY
NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY
ANOSMIA AWARENESS DAY
Notable Birthdays for February 26
Buffalo Bill (1846-1917) - Showman in the American Old West show.
John Harvey Kellogg (1852-1943) - Surgeon who was also the co-created Corn flakes.
Russell Alexander (1877-1915) - Vaudeville entertainer and composer for the Barnum & Bailey Circus Band.
Husband E. Kimmel (1882-1968) - Admiral and commander of the Pacific Fleet during the Pearl Harbor Attack.
Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887-1950) - MLB player who was nicknamed Alexander the Great.
Tex Avery (1908-1980) - Animator, producer, and voice actor who helped create Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd.
Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) - Actor who played Ralph Kramden in the Honeymooners.
Theodore Sturgeon (1918-1985) - Author who also wrote scripts for Star Trek: The Original Series.
Henry Molaison (1926-2008 ) - Medical patient a who had several surgeries, including a bilateral medial temporal lobectomy, in hopes to control his epilepsy.
Fats Domino (1928-2017) - Infamous singer-songwriter and pianist who is well-known for his song Ain't That a Shame.
Johnny Cash (1932-2003) - Country singer often referred to as The Man in Black.
Memorable Events for February 26
1914 - The New York Museum of Science & Industry is created.
1919 - The Grand Canyon National Park is created after President Wilson signs the Act from Congress.
1930 - The first red and green traffic lights are installed in NYC.
1954 - The first photo engraving is used in MA.
1973 - Secretariat wins the Triple Crown.
1975 - The first televised kidney transplant is aired on the Today Show (NBC).
