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- Days: 28 (29 on Leap Years)
- Second month of the year
- Shortest month of the year
- Flower: Violet
- Birthstone: Amethyst
- Astrological signs: Aquarius (January 20 - February 18), Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
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February is one of the twelve months of the Gregorian Calendar. Named for the Latin word februum (meaning purification), it is the second and shortest month of the year, consisting of 28 days in most years, and 29 during Leap Years.
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Holidays in February
- Groundhog Day - February 2
- Valentine's Day - February 14
- Presidents Day - 3rd Monday of February
- Black History Month
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February Questions
Why does February only have 28 days? 4 AnswersThis is such an interesting question that I am continuing to research it but it will likely take a long time. The short answer is that the second King of ancien... read more
Why is Mahalo skipping February? (See details inside) 12 AnswersCome on... Jason Calacanis has created a time machine! It's it obvious? read more
Vote on the Question of the Day for Tuesday, February 17th! 14 AnswersI like #3 for the same reasons I like Mahalo, it's a question that brings together a good combination of thought, research, experience and opinion. #1 and #5, ... read more



