February 22nd Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide

February 22nd is a day filled with various holidays, celebrations, observances, and historical significance around the world. From international events to national holidays and religious commemorations and saints, this date holds special meaning for many cultures and communities. Explore the list of holidays, observances and saints celebrated on February 22nd.

Holidays on February 22nd

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22nd

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).