What month is February?
February is month number 2 of the year. See its position, length, quarter, and key facts.
February
February is the 2nd month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 28 days (29 in a leap year) and falls in the 1st quarter (Q1).
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February is the 2nd month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 28 days (29 in a leap year) and falls in the 1st quarter (Q1).
About February
Named after Februa, an ancient Roman purification festival held in mid-February.
February falls in the winter (Northern Hemisphere) in the Northern Hemisphere, and is part of the first quarter (Q1) of the year.
Key facts about February
- February is the shortest month, with 28 days in a common year and 29 in a leap year.
- The extra day in a leap year, February 29, keeps the calendar aligned with Earth's orbit around the Sun.
- People born on February 29 are sometimes called "leaplings" and may officially celebrate their birthday only once every four years.
- It is the third and final month of meteorological winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
February at a glance
| Month number | 2 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Number of days | 28 (29 in a leap year) |
| Quarter | Q1 |
| Season | winter (Northern Hemisphere) / summer (Southern Hemisphere) |
| Zodiac signs | Aquarius (until ~Feb 18) and Pisces (from ~Feb 19) |
| Birthstone | Amethyst |
| Birth flower | Violet and Primrose |
| Notable dates | Valentine's Day (Feb 14), and in the US, Presidents' Day (third Monday). |
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February is the 2nd month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 28 days (29 in a leap year) and falls in the 1st quarter (Q1).
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