To help lawyers recognize and honour the diverse beliefs and observances of their clients, while raising awareness of equity deserving communities, the NSBS provides a monthly list of days of cultural, religious, and historical significance to support the diverse community of Nova Scotia.
Here is a list of some upcoming days of significance for the month of February, along with links to learn more about each day:
- February: African Heritage Month
- Feb 1st: White Cane Week
- Feb 14th: Maha Shivaratri
- Feb 15th: Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
- Feb 15th: National Flag of Canada Day
- Feb 16th: Nova Scotia Heritage Day
- Feb 16th: Louis Riel Day
- Feb 16th: Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year / Spring Festival
- Feb 18th: Beginning of Ramadan
- Feb 18th: Ash Wednesday / Beginning of Lent
- Feb 20th: World Day of Social Justice
- Feb 21st: International Mother Language Day
- Feb 25th: Pink Shirt Day
For further days of significance, consider reviewing the CCDI Diversity Calendar 2026.