What Month is February?
February is the second month of the year
February, abbreviated as Feb, is the 2nd month of the Gregorian calendar, coming after January and before March.
February gets its name from the Latin word februum, which means "purification." In ancient Rome, Februa was a ritual held during this time of year that focused on cleansing and was meant to purify the city and its people before the arrival of spring.
The month was associated with rites of atonement and renewal, reflecting the Roman belief in spiritual and physical cleansing. As the Roman calendar evolved, the month became known as Februarius, and its name carried over into modern calendars as February.
Learn more about the 12 months of the year.
Details About February
- Days
- 28 days (29 in leap years)
- Weeks
- 4 weeks
- Hours
- 672 hours
- Quarter
- Q1
Use our February countdown calculator to see how many days there are until February.
How to Pronounce February
feb·roo·er·ee
February 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Valentine's Day | ||||||
| Presidents' Day | ||||||
You can also print a formatted calendar with holidays with our February 2026 Calendar.
Key Dates in February
February Symbols
The birthstone for February is the Amethyst. The birth flowers for February are the carnation and snowdrop, symbolizing love, hope, purity, and fresh beginnings.
February Zodiac Signs
- ♒ Aquarius (Water Bearer): January 21 - February 19
- ♓ Pisces (Fish): February 20 - March 20