February 16 Holidays

Special Interest

Innovation Day

Discover the possibilities of innovation on Innovation Day - explore new ideas, products, and services to help you accelerate your success!

Food & Beverage

Friday Fish Fry Day

Dive into Friday Fish Fry Day! Relish the golden crunch and tangy tartar dip, and let's all get hooked on this mouthwatering tradition!

Food & Beverage

National Almond Day

Celebrate National Almond Day with delicious recipes featuring this tasty nut - from almond cookies to almond milk smoothies, there are endless possibilities!

Health

National Caregivers Day

Honor the selfless hearts who provide care on National Caregivers Day - acknowledging their dedication and tireless work in aiding others.

Special Interest

No One Eats Alone Day

Banish solitude at the table on No One Eats Alone Day, fostering camaraderie and ensuring everyone savors their meal in good company!

Food & Beverage

Tim Tam Day

Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey treat on Tim Tam Day - delicious crunchy biscuits coated in creamy chocolate, what more could you want?

Fun

Do a Grouch a Favor Day

Brighten someone's day on Do a Grouch a Favor Day by spreading kindness and making someone smile - it's the little things that count!

Federal

Kyoto Protocol Day

On Kyoto Protocol Day, let's come together to take action and protect our planet for future generations.

Special Interest

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day

Honor the legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a pioneer in Native Alaskan civil rights, on this special day dedicated to her contributions and activism.

Food & Beverage

National Tartar Sauce Day

Dive into a zesty celebration for National Tartar Sauce Day! Add an extra tang to your fish and chips, and discover the magic of this classic condiment.

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2025 Monthly Holidays that include February 16

Food & Beverage

Celebration of Chocolate Month

Indulge in the sweetest month of all with our Celebration of Chocolate Month - featuring delicious recipes, fun activities, and irresistible deals!

Relationship

International Friendship Month

Make your mark on International Friendship Month with meaningful connections and special moments - it's the perfect time to show your friends how much you care!

Arts & Entertainment

National Library Lovers Month

Celebrate National Library Lovers Month by exploring your local library and discovering new books, authors, and stories!

Cultural

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the incredible contributions of African Americans to our culture, history and society!

Food & Beverage

Potato Lovers Month

Calling all potato lovers! It's time to indulge in your favorite starchy treat and celebrate Potato Lovers Month with delicious recipes and fun activities.

Food & Beverage

National Snack Food Month

Indulge in all your favorite snacks and discover new ones this National Snack Food Month! Treat yourself to a month of tasty delights.

Animal

Pet Dental Health Month

Make sure your pet stays healthy this month - give them the best dental care during Pet Dental Health Month!

Special Interest

Love the Bus Month

This Love the Bus Month, show your appreciation for bus drivers and join us in promoting safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation!

Food & Beverage

Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month

Indulge in the sweetest month of the year with Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month - featuring delicious recipes, events, and discounts for all strawberry lovers!

Animal

Humpback Whale Awareness Month

Dive into Humpback Whale Awareness Month and learn about these majestic creatures - their songs, behaviors, and conservation efforts!

Health

National Cancer Prevention Month

Join the fight against cancer this month - learn more about prevention, get regular check-ups, and spread awareness!

Arts & Entertainment

National Arts Month

Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into National Arts Month - a month-long celebration of all things artistic and inspiring!

Health

American Heart Month

Show your heart some love this American Heart Month - make sure to eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get regular check-ups for a healthier you!

Health

National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month - help your little ones keep their smiles healthy with regular brushing and flossing!

Health

National Heart Healthy Month

Start the month with a commitment to your heart health! Join in on National Heart Healthy Month and get tips, recipes, and more for a healthier you.

Food & Beverage

Great American Pie Month

Get ready to indulge in the sweetest month of the year - Great American Pie Month! With endless flavor options, there's a pie for every craving.

Relationship

National Mend a Broken Heart Month

Let's mend those broken hearts and spread love and healing during National Mend a Broken Heart Month - because everyone deserves to be happy!

Fun

National Goat Yoga Month

Unleash the power of fun, fitness, and a furry friend with Goat Yoga - an un-‘baa’-lievable combo of stretches and smiles!

2025 Famous Birthdays on February 16

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/the-weeknd" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/623244e7-4352-45fa-f28c-90dd7e4c3c00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="The Weeknd" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">R&B Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/the-weeknd" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">The Weeknd</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kim-soo-hyun" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/1702fd6d-8a7a-4e5e-6d4c-f8449514ed00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Kim Soo Hyun" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kim-soo-hyun" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Kim Soo Hyun</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/eckhart-tolle" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/710fd526-6332-417c-1919-7fc336419500/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Eckhart Tolle" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Teacher</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/eckhart-tolle" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Eckhart Tolle</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ava-max" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/ebe9f3c6-98e9-4045-b225-1e1212cce300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Ava Max" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Pop Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ava-max" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Ava Max</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/john-mcenroe" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/c29567ed-2656-4d15-47c9-2c032c939f00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="John McEnroe" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Tennis Player</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/john-mcenroe" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">John McEnroe</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/levar-burton" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/e39a357f-b60d-4582-7f1b-8635be196a00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="LeVar Burton" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/levar-burton" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">LeVar Burton</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/girl-in-red" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/11712b2e-6da9-461d-1373-64bbce324200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Girl In Red" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Pop Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/girl-in-red" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Girl In Red</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ice-t" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/53d9a390-5a34-4ba4-7026-a533cc3daa00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Ice T" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ice-t" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Ice T</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/elizabeth-olsen" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/d848a9a0-33c8-40f6-948d-06488cceb300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Elizabeth Olsen" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/elizabeth-olsen" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Elizabeth Olsen</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on February 16

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1270</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Battle of Karuse</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Grand Duchy of Lithuania delivers a crushing defeat to the Livonian Order.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1804</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Barbary War Milestone</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stephen Decatur leads a raid to burn the pirate-held frigate USS Philadelphia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1881</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Canadian Pacific Railway Incorporation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Canadian Pacific Railway obtains its Act of incorporation in Ottawa.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1918</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lithuania Declares Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Council of Lithuania adopts the Act of Independence, declaring the country a sovereign state.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Nylon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wallace H. Carothers receives a US patent for nylon, making a breakthrough in synthetic fiber development.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fidel Castro Assumes Leadership</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba after the overthrow of dictator Fulgencio Batista.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>USS Triton's Historic Voyage</div><div class='timeline-text'>The US Navy submarine, USS Triton, begins Operation Sandblast, setting sail for the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First 9-1-1 System Operational</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first 9-1-1 emergency telephone system goes into service in Haleyville, Alabama.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Computer Bulletin Board System</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first computer bulletin board system, CBBS, is created in Chicago.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kyoto Protocol Ratified</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Kyoto Protocol comes into force after its ratification by Russia, leading the global fight against climate change.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is February 16?

February 16th is a day brimming with diverse and engaging holidays! Celebrate Innovation Day by embracing creativity and new ideas, or treat your taste buds on National Almond Day and the delightful Tim Tam Day. Not only that, but it's also a day for heartfelt action with Do a Grouch a Favor Day, celebrating inclusivity with No One Eats Alone Day, and honoring caregivers on National Caregivers Day. From environmental awareness with Kyoto Protocol Day to enjoying classic dips and dishes on National Tartar Sauce Day and Friday Fish Fry Day, there’s something for everyone to engage with and enjoy!