Calendar of Events
February 2026
February in Canada is recognized as Black History Month, and in Nova Scotia specifically it is African Heritage Month. This year’s theme is “Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, and Progress.
“'Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power, and Progress' is a call to action. Unity has always been a source of strength for African Nova Scotians and People of African descent, sustaining us through generations of challenge and change. By honouring our elders and standing together, we create opportunities and shape a future where our leadership, culture, and contributions are reflected in every part of this province.”
— Twila Grosse, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs
(Black Cultural Centre of Nova Scotia)
Other events in February include:
| Event | Date(s) | Region/Tradition |
| Thaipusam | 1 Feb | Hinduism (Tamil) |
| Imbolc | 2 Feb | Pagan/Wiccan |
| World Cancer Day | 4 Feb | International |
| Maha Shivaratri | 15 Feb | Hinduism |
| Parinirvana | 15 Feb | Buddhism |
| Louis Riel Day | 16 Feb | Metis/Manitoba |
| Chinese New Year | 17 Feb | Chinese |
| Ramadan begins | 18 Feb | Islam |
| Western Lent begins | 18 Feb | Western Christianity |
| World Day of Social Justice | 20 Feb | International |
| Eastern Lent begins | 23 Feb | Eastern Christianity |
| Pink Shirt Day | 26 Feb | International |
March 2026
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which seeks to end stigma and celebrate the contributions of people with such disabilities, including Down Syndrome, Autism, and Cerebral Palsy. 1.5% of Canadians over the age of 14 live with some form of developmental disability. It is often observed by wearing orange each Wednesday of March. (Society of United Professionals)
Other events in March include:
| Event | Date(s) | Region/Tradition |
| Purim | 2 March | Judaism |
| Magha Puja Day | 3 March | Buddhism |
| Holi | 4 March | Hinduism |
| Hola Mohalla | 4 March | Sikhism |
| International Women’s Day | 8 March | International |
| Laylat al-Qadr | 16 March | Islam |
| St. Patrick’s Day | 17 March | Christianity |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | 19 March | Hinduism |
| Ostara | 20 March | Wicca/Neo-Paganism |
| Naw-Ruz | 21 March | Baha’i |
| Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) | 21 March | Islam |
| International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade | 25 March | International |
| Chaitra Navratri ends | 27 March | Hinduism |
| Palm Sunday | 29 March | Christianity (Western) |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 31 March | Jainism |
| International Transgender Day of Visibility | 31 March | International |