What Month Is February?
February is the 2nd month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 28 (29 in a leap year) days. Below you'll find its position, season, zodiac signs, birthstone, name origin, and a calendar of February 2026.
February Is Month Number:
February = the 2nd month of the year
Quick Facts About February
- Position in the Year: 2nd month
- Month Number: 2
- Number of Days: 28 (29 in a leap year)
- Quarter: Q1
- Abbreviation: Feb (Feb.)
- Season (Northern Hemisphere): Winter
- Season (Southern Hemisphere): Summer
Where the Name "February" Comes From
The name February comes from Februa, the ancient Roman festival of purification.
Zodiac Signs in February
Two star signs fall within February:
- Aquarius (until Feb 18)
- Pisces (from Feb 19)
February Birthstone & Birth Flower
- Birthstone: Amethyst
- Birth Flower: Violet
February 2026 Calendar
| February 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
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