Holidays on February 23

• Defender of the Fatherland Day in Kyrgyzstan
• Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia
• Defenders of the Fatherland and Armed Forces Day in Belarus
• Emperor’s Birthday in Japan
• Basel Carnival – Fasnacht
• Beginning of Orthodox Great Lent
• World Understanding and Peace Day
• International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
• Play Tennis Day
• Curling Is Cool Day