Pagan Holidays in February 2026
From Imbolc and Lupercalia to Cake Day, here’s a look at the pagan holidays in February.
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February is full of pagan holidays connected to purification, renewal, and preparing for the coming of Spring. This calendar of pagan holidays in February includes Roman, Greek (Hellenic), Egyptian (Kemetic), Heathen-inspired, Wiccan, and modern pagan observances, alongside lunar events many witches and spiritual practitioners work with today.
Well-known events like the Celtic festival of Imbolc and the Roman festival of Lupercalia both occur in February, the latter of which is often thought of as a precursor to Valentine’s Day. (In reality, the thru-line there is murky, and you can read about it in our guide.)
You’ll also find modern observances below, like the modern pagan Cake Day tradition and the beginning of the year of the Fire Horse in Chinese tradition. While the latter isn’t pagan, a lot of witches and others are looking towards it as an energetic reset.
For a full guide to all the pagan holidays of the year, here is our pagan holiday calendar for 2026 and for a look back at January, you can see the January pagan holidays here.
Pagan Holidays in February 2026 At-a-Glance Calendar
| Date | Holiday / Event | Tradition |
| Jan 31 – Feb 3 | Lenaia | Hellenic |
| Feb 1 | Full Moon (Snow Moon) in Leo | Astrological |
| Feb 1 | Imbolc / Albar Arthan | Celtic / Wiccan / Druidry / Modern Pagan |
| Feb 1 | Charming of the Plow | Heathen |
| Feb 2 | Ceres Sacred Day | Roman |
| Feb 5-17 | Fornacalia | Roman |
| Feb 6 | Jubilation of Osiris and Procession of Anubis | Kemetic |
| Feb 13-21 | Parentalia | Roman |
| Feb 15 | Theogamia | Hellenic |
| Feb 15 | Lupercalia | Roman |
| Feb 17 | Quirinalia | Roman |
| Feb 17 | New Moon in Aquarius | Astrological |
| Feb 22 | Caristia | Roman |
| Feb 27 | Equirria | Roman |
| Feb 28 | Cake Day | Modern Pagan |
| Feb 28 | Feast of Wesir-Unnefer | Kemetic |
Major February Festivals and Observances
January 31-February 3: Lenaia (Hellenic)
Lenaia is a winter festival that honors Dionysus. It was celebrated with wine, communal parties, and theatrical competitions.
February 1: Full Moon in Leo (5:09 PM EST) – Snow Moon
The February Full Moon is often associated with renewal, transformation, and the first stirrings of momentum beneath the surface. When the Snow Moon falls in Leo it also brings themes of confidence, courage, self-expression, and creative vitality, encouraging you to step forward with what you’ve been working on privately.
This is a powerful time to reclaim your voice, take up space, and reconnect with joy and personal pride after a long season. You’ll find rituals, journal prompts, and correspondences to work with this energy in our February Full Moon guide.
February 1-2: Imbolc / Albar Arthan (Modern Pagan / Wiccan / Druidry)
Imbolc is one of the ancient Celtic festivals held at the midpoint between winter and spring. Its primary themes are purification, renewal, and the gradual return of light after the darkest months of the year. This year Imbolc aligns with the the February Full Moon. If you want to work with the cross-quarter day on the exact midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, that would be February 3, 2026.
Historically, Imbolc is associated with Brigid, a goddess of craftsmanship, blacksmithing, poetry, and the hearth. In modern pagan practice, witches and pagans often work with this holiday on the Wheel of the Year as a time to do candle magic and set intentions for the season ahead. If you’d like to explore Imbolc more deeply, these guides and ritual ideas may be helpful:
- Imbolc Guide
- Imbolc Rituals and Activities
- How to Set Up Your Imbolc Altar
- Imbolc Recipes for Your Feast
February 1: Charming of the Plow (Heathen / Anglo-Saxon-inspired)
A modern reconstruction inspired by early English/Anglo-Saxon customs that blessed tools before the growing season. Today it’s often adapted into a simple ritual. It’s a good time to prepare a garden and make offerings to local land spirits (landvættir).
February 2: Ceres’ Sacred Day (Roman)
A day to honor Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain and agriculture.
February 5-17: Fornacalia (Roman)
An approximately 13-day agricultural festival honoring Fornax, goddess of grain-drying ovens which were critical to bread production. It was observed on different days, but likely started around the Nones (February 5). Its final “catch-up” day for those who forgot to do the rituals is on February 17.
February 6: Jubilation of Wesir and Procession of Yinepu (Kemetic)
A Kemetic observance of Wesir (Osiris) and Yinepu (Anubis). It pulls together the themes of death, protection of the dead, and regeneration. Modern practitioners often use it for ancestor offerings and reflection on the relationship between the living and the dead.
February 13–21: Parentalia (Roman)
A time for honoring deceased family members and the spirits of the dead. Families made offerings of salt, grain, and wine at tombs, and some Roman temples closed during this period. The final day was dedicated to appeasing restless spirits of the dead and restoring balance between the living and ancestral realms.
February 15: Theogamia (Hellenic)
Theogamia draws on ancient Greek ideas of divine marriage, particularly the union of Zeus and Hera, which symbolized lawful marriage and social order. Modern practitioners observe it as a day for blessing relationships, honoring commitment, or reflecting on balance within partnerships.
February 15: Lupercalia (Roman)
A purification and fertility festival associated with Faunus. Though it’s said to be the precursor to Valentine’s Day, it’s historically linked to ritual cleansing before the agricultural year resumed. To learn more, read our guide to Lupercalia.
February 17: Quirinalia (Roman)
A civic festival for Quirinus. It’s also known as the Stultorum Feriae (“Feast of Fools”) because it became the last day to complete rites for the Fornacalia.
February 17: New Moon in Aquarius (7:01 AM EST)
The themes of the New Moon in Aquarius include innovation, community, and future-oriented thinking. This is a supportive time for long-term intentions related to social change, collaboration, technology, and rethinking systems that no longer work.
February 17: Lunar New Year, Year of the Fire Horse
I’ve included the Lunar New Year observance for cultural and symbolic reference rather than historical pagan practice because some spiritual practitioners look to the Lunar New Year as a time for a symbolic reset. In Chinese astrology, the Year of the Fire Horse means intensity, independence, bold action, and rapid change. It can be a good time to lean into courage and personal momentum.
February 19: Birthday of Nut (Kemetic)
A Kemetic observance for Nut, the sky goddess associated with cosmic order and protection.
February 22: Caristia (Roman)
A joyful family festival that follows Parentalia. It focused on reconciliation and harmony among the living and was a time to renew family bonds.
February 27: Equirria (Roman)
A horse racing festival dedicated to Mars, the god of war and, sometimes, agriculture. It was traditionally held in preparation for the campaigning and farming seasons.
February 28: Cake Day (Modern Pagan)
A modern devotional observance centered on offering cakes or baked goods to deities or ancestors as a way to maintain relationships and honor them.
February 28: Feast of Wesir-Unnefer (Kemetic)
A Kemetic feast honoring the restored form of Wesir (Osiris) and, in a larger sense, the return of order after disruption.
Monthly Observances
Several February observances recur monthly because of the civic or lunar calendar These are listed below and are explained more fully in our pagan holidays guide. Also, if you are following Hellenic calendars, it’s important to know their observances began the night before the listed date.
- Nones (Feb 5) and Ides (Feb 13): Roman civic dates sacred to Jupiter that were used to structure public, legal, and religious life throughout the month.
- Pesdjentiu (Feb 17): Kemetic New Moon observance
- Deipnon of Hekate (Feb 18): A monthly purification rite held on the dark moon to honor Hekate (also spelled Hecate), the goddess of the crossroads.
- Noumenia (Feb 19): Noumenia is the first day of the month and a time for honoring household gods such as Hestia. This month it is first day of the month Anthesterion.
- Agathos Daimon (Feb 20): A monthly observance honoring the protective household spirit associated with prosperity and health.
- Athena’s Sacred Day (Feb 21): A monthly observance honoring Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategy, crafts, and civic order.
- Aphrodite, Herakles, Hermes, and Eros’s Sacred Day (Feb 22): A monthly observance honoring deities connected to love, strength, communication, and desire.
- Artemis’s Sacred Day (Feb 24): A monthly observance honoring Artemis, the goddess of nature, childbirth, and independence.
- Apollo’s Sacred Day (Feb 25): A monthly observance honoring Apollo, god of healing, music, and prophecy.
- Poseidon and Theseus’s Sacred Day (Feb 26): A day honoring Poseidon, god of the sea, and Theseus, a hero associated with civic identity and protection.
- Helios, the Muses, and Rhea’s Sacred Day (Feb 27): A monthly observance honoring the gods and the muses.
Sources and Further Reading
Ovid’s Fasti
Calendar of the Roman Republic by Agnes Kirsopp Michels
The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic by William Warde Fowler
Hellenion
Numachi
Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson
Ronpet: Ancient Egyptian Festival Calendar
