February 2, 2025, Special Days: February 2 is marked by a variety of observances, including Groundhog Day, where folklore predicts the weather for the coming weeks. It also celebrates National Ukulele Day, Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day, and World Wetlands Day. Additionally, it honours unique events like Marmot Day and Crepe Day in France. One of the biggest celebrations in India is that of Basant Panchami or Saraswati Puja on Sunday, February 2. The Hindu festivals celebrate the arrival of spring and honouring the goddess of knowledge. These festivals bring vibrant traditions, cultural performances, and festive prayers across regions. There are also major February 2 birthdays and birth anniversaries. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get a Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.

List of Festivals & Events Falling on February 2, 2025 (Sunday)

  1. Basant Panchami

  2. Saraswati Puja

  3. Candlemas Day

  4. Feast of Candelaria (Bolivia)

  5. National River Day

  6. World Wetlands Day

  7. Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day

  8. National Ukulele Day

  9. Groundhog Day

  10. Crepe Day in France

  11. National Hedgehog Day

  12. Marmot Day

  13. National Brown Dog Day

  14. National Catchers Day

  15. National Yorkshire Pudding Day

  16. National Tater Tot Day

Famous February 2 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

  1. Gemma Arterton

  2. Shakira

  3. Tom Smothers

  4. Christie Brinkley

  5. Kusal Mendis

  6. Upul Tharanga

  7. Khushwant Singh (1915-2014)

  8. Shamita Shetty

  9. Sandeepa Dhar

  10. N. Ashwath Narayan

  11. Balachandran (1952-2021)

  12. Gerard Piqué

  13. James Joyce (1882-1941)

  14. Dinesh Lal Yadav

February 1, 2025, Special Days.

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