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Feb, commonly written as Feb, is the abbreviation for February, the second month of the Gregorian calendar. It is typically the year’s shortest month, containing 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years.

The name February comes from the Latin februarius, meaning “of purification,” named after Februa, a Roman festival of purification held in late winter. The month's current length and placement are largely the result of calendar reforms that began in ancient Rome and culminated in the Gregorian calendar used today.

In the Gregorian system, leap years occur every four years to keep the calendar aligned with the solar year, with century years omitted unless divisible by 400. As a result, February has 29 days in leap years and 28 days otherwise. This leap-year pattern helps maintain synchronization with seasonal cycles over long periods.

Seasonally, February is late winter in the Northern Hemisphere and late summer in the Southern Hemisphere. It often features cold weather, seasonal festivals, and varying daylight hours depending on latitude.

Culturally, February hosts several widely observed events. Valentine’s Day on February 14 is celebrated in many countries. In the United States, Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday observed on a February Monday. In many parts of Asia, the Chinese New Year frequently falls in February. In some countries, February is also designated as Black History Month, recognizing contributions of African Americans and other communities.

Notes: while Feb primarily refers to February, as an abbreviation it may appear in various domains and languages with contextual meanings beyond the month.