Cultural Calendar Dates For February 2025

There is a huge range of cultural events and historical observations to look forward to in February 2025. February features several important DEI occasions, including US Black History Month and the Lunar New Year. This month is a time to honour diversity, accomplishments, and different cultural practices. Below are the key events, festivities, and significant days featured for your team event schedule. Find out what's happening in February 2025!

Cultural Calendar Dates For February 2025

📅 Black History Month (US) | 1-28 February 2025
👉 Black History Month celebrates the contributions of African Americans. This year's theme is yet to be announced, but it continues to focus on honouring Black excellence across history. Book your Black History Month speaker today.

📅 LGBT+ History Month (UK) | 1-28 February 2025
👉 A month dedicated to celebrating LGBT+ culture and raising awareness about the struggles and triumphs of the LGBT+ community in the UK.

📅 National Storytelling Week (UK) | 1-9 February 2025
👉 In 2025, National Storytelling Week takes place from 1 to 9 February, celebrating the timeless tradition of sharing stories across generations, cultures, and communities. It's a week to embrace the power of storytelling in fostering connection and creativity. Explore top storytelling speakers for business

📅 National Freedom Day (US) | 1 February 2025
👉 Commemorates the signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the U.S. in 1865, and reminds Americans of the value of freedom.

📅 Setsubun-Sai (Japan) | 3 February 2025
👉 A traditional festival in Japan marking the beginning of spring, celebrated with rituals like bean-throwing to drive away evil spirits and welcome good fortune.

📅 World Cancer Day | 4 February 2025
👉 A global initiative to raise awareness about cancer, promote its prevention, and push for advancements in treatment. Did you know you can book a PepTalk or keynote from cancer survivor speakers, as well as health advocates?

📅 Rosa Parks Day (US) | 4 February 2025
👉 Honours the civil rights icon Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 helped ignite the civil rights movement.

📅 Random Acts of Kindness Week | 10-16 February 2025
👉 A week dedicated to spreading kindness and encouraging positive actions in communities worldwide. PepTalk’s pick? Graham Allcott, who has written about the value of kindness in his book KIND: The quiet power of kindness at work.

📅 International Day of Women and Girls in Science | 11 February 2025
👉 Recognises the achievements of women in science and aims to promote gender equality in STEM fields. Explore our line-up of brilliant women in tech speakers.

📅 Lunar New Year | 29 January - 12 February 2025
👉 Celebrated in many East Asian countries, 2025 marks the Year of the Wood Snake, a time for new beginnings and family reunions.

📅 Pink Triangle Day | 14 February 2025
👉 Pink Triangle Day, of Canadian origin, is a day of remembrance and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, commemorating the pink triangle’s transformation from a symbol of oppression in Nazi concentration camps to one of pride and defiance against discrimination.

» READ MORE: What is Pink Triangle Day?

📅 St. Valentine’s Day | 14 February 2025
👉 A day to celebrate love and affection, observed globally with traditions that range from romantic dinners to exchanging heartfelt notes.

📅 World Day of Social Justice | 20 February 2025
👉 Focuses on promoting social justice by addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and human rights.

📅 International Mother Language Day | 21 February 2025
👉 A day to celebrate linguistic diversity and promote the preservation of mother languages worldwide.

Of course, this is just a selection of dates! If we've missed any key days or events for your HR, Culture, or People team, please let us know on LinkedIn. These dates were correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

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