February is the second month according to the Julian and Gregorian calendars, which has 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years, with the 29th being called a leap day.

Derived from the Latin word Februa which means "to cleanse", February is the sole month in the whole year that does not have 30 or 31 days. February is the third and last winter month in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

The month was named after the Roman festival of purification known as Februalia, which is celebrated annually in Rome on the 15th of the month.

February is also known for many holidays and celebrations. Here is the list of festivals celebrated in February; let's have a look:

1st February 2026, Sunday, Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated to honour the birth of a famous saint of the Bhakti movement, Guru Ravidas. He was born into a middle-class family in the 14th century and contributed to many social reforms.

The Jayanti holds significant importance for the Ravidassia religion and is observed on Magha Purnima as per the Hindu calendar.

The day is celebrated especially in North India, and a grand celebration is held at Sri Guru Ravidas Janmasthan Temple. On this day, devotees partake in various rituals and celebrate it with great grandeur.