February 8, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name day
Today's name days are:
Jacqueline, Jacotte, Jacquette, JosephineAstrological sign: Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)
Holidays and observances on February 8
- Culture Day in Slovenia
- Parinirvana Day for Buddhists
See also: February 7 - February 9 - All days of 2026
January 31 to February 17: Venice Carnival
February 4-11: Sapporo Snow Festival, Sapporo (Japan)
February 5 to March 14: Six Nations Rugby Championship
February 6-15: Quebec Winter Carnival, Canada
February 6-22: Winter Olympic Games, Milan / Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy)
February 7-17: Kurentovanje Carnival (Slovenia)
February 8: Super Bowl (California, USA)
February 8, 1962: at the call of unions and left-wing parties, Parisians gather around Place de la Bastille to denounce OAS attacks
February 8, 1871: In France, the National Assembly is elected.
February 8, 1904: Start of the war between the Japanese and Russian Empires
February 8, 2015: First International Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking.