in February vs on February

in February. "On February" is used to indicate a specific date. For instance you'd say "On February 15th "In February" would be used when you are indicating something would happen in the month.

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in February

This phrase is correct.

"In February" is a prepositional phrase that tells us the month when something happens. It usually comes before or after the main part of a sentence.

Some examples from our editors:

We moved to our new house in February.
In February, we always go skiing at a resort near Elk Lake.
Her new novel is set to be released in February.
I can\'t take a trip in February, because that\'s when I have my midterm exams.
They're launching their new business in February.
The annual conference always takes place in February.

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Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008.
Joined the reserve forces in February 2012.
The Council debated this issue in February.
Thunder in February was regarded as a sign.
Andrew collected sixteen more stickers in February than in January.
A fact-finding and study mission to Mauritania took place in February.
China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines merged in February 2009.
We ascertained in February that this had not happened.
The Commission submitted its defence in February 2004.
The Commission submitted its rejoinder in February 2005.
He remained loyal to postcards until retiring in February 2015.
Her story starts in February 2008.
This plan was amended in February 2006.
And the expedition started in February last year.
All panoramas taken in February 2003.
You remain subordinate to those promoted in February.
You had a raise in February.
The deal is approved in February.
The production of thermal phosphoric acid was discontinued in February 2001.
Long overdue, the Agency was finally created in February 2007.

Some alternatives from our editors:

During the month of February
In the month of February
Throughout February
For the duration of February
During the course of February
Over the span of February

on February

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

"On February" is not correct unless you include a specific date after the word "February". For example, "Valentine\'s Day is on February" is incorrect. However, "Valentine\'s Day is on February 14th" is correct.

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6 Feb 2009 ... On February 14th , Valentine died, He left many letters to his friends and he wrote to Jailer's daughter a note signed "Your Valentine".
Famous People Born on February 18. Women of The Beatles - Yoko Ono (TV-PG; 1:11) Elliot Mintz discusses the relationship of Yoko Ono and John Lennon.
Famous People Who Died on February 8. Anna Nicole Smith - A Rising Star (TV- 14; 2:22) Anna Nicole Smith rose to fame as a model for Playboy magazine and ...
Larry David to Host 'SNL' on February 6th. By Megh Wright January 25, 2016. larry_david_bernie Larry David is headed to SNL. Over the weekend, NBC ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

In February
During the month of February
Throughout February
For the month of February
In the month of February
Throughout the course of February

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