February 9, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name day
Today's name day is:
ApolloniaAstrological sign: Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)
Holidays and observances on February 9:
See also: February 8 - February 10 - 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 9, 1849: Mazzini proclaims the Republic in Rome
February 9, 1943: The Battle of Guadalcanal, a Pacific Ocean island, ends after 6 months
February 9, 1973: France and the GDR (East Germany) establish diplomatic relations.
February 9, 1999: The Court of Justice of the Republic opens the contaminated blood trial in France