February 1, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name day
Today's name days are:
Ella, BrigidAstrological sign: Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)
Holidays and observances on February 1:
- Imbolc, Irish Celtic religious feast
See also: January 31 - February 2 - All days of 2026
January 7 to February 3: January sales in France
January 12 to February 1: Australian Open tennis tournament, Melbourne (Australia)
January 15 to February 1: Men's European Handball Championship, Denmark / Sweden / Norway
January 21 to February 7: Futsal Euro, Latvia / Lithuania / Slovenia
January 24 to February 7, 2026: Africa Eco Race, Monaco - Lac Rose (Senegal)
January 30 to February 1: UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, Hulst (Netherlands)
January 31 to February 17: Venice Carnival
February 1-2: Tu BiShvat, Jewish holiday, new year of the trees
February 1, 2000: Introduction of the 35-hour work week in France
February 1, 2003: Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, killing all seven crew members