Days Until February 1st
About February 1st
February 1st is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. February 1st is the 32nd day of the year, with 333 days remaining (334 in leap years) until December 31. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next February 1st, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.
📚 Interesting Facts
February 1st is the 32nd day of the year, with 333 days remaining (334 in leap years) until December 31
People born on February 1st fall under the Aquarius zodiac sign, which runs from late January through mid-February
February's birthstone is amethyst, a purple variety of quartz traditionally associated with calm and clarity
February's birth flowers are the violet, the primrose, and the iris
February 1st marks the start of Black History Month in the United States and Canada
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Black History Month begins on February 1st in the United States and Canada, with educational events that run through the end of the month
National Freedom Day in the United States commemorates Abraham Lincoln signing the resolution that proposed the 13th Amendment
Imbolc, an old Gaelic festival marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and spring equinox, is observed on or near February 1st
St. Brigid's Day is celebrated in Ireland on February 1st as a public holiday and a day associated with the start of spring
Many cultures use early February as a marker for preparing for the planting and growing season ahead
📜 Historical Events on This Day
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution submitting the proposed 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, to the states for ratification
The first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary was published
Inventor Thomas Edison completed the world's first motion-picture studio, the 'Black Maria,' in West Orange, New Jersey
King Carlos I of Portugal and his heir LuÃs Filipe were assassinated in Lisbon
Norwegian diplomat Trygve Lie was elected as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations
Four Black college students staged a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, helping ignite the Greensboro sit-in movement
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned to Iran after fourteen years in exile, leading to the establishment of the Islamic Republic later that year
The Space Shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry over Texas, killing all seven crew members
The United Kingdom formally left the European Union, ending its membership after the transition period set in the withdrawal agreement
Why Count Down to February 1st?
Whether you're planning ahead, celebrating a tradition, or marking a personal milestone, tracking the countdown to February 1st helps you prepare and build anticipation. Use CountDay.org to:
- Never miss important dates and plan accordingly
- Build excitement as the day approaches
- Share the countdown with friends and family
- Set reminders and prepare for celebrations
- Track multiple countdowns in one convenient place