on Feb vs In Feb

Both "on Feb" and "in Feb" are commonly used prepositions to indicate a specific time in February. The choice between them depends on the context and the specific expression being used.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a specific date or event in February.

"on Feb"

Use "on Feb" when referring to a specific date or event that occurs in February, such as "on Feb 14th" or "on Feb 1st".

Examples:

The concert is on Feb 28th.
The deadline for submissions is on Feb 15th.
She was born on Feb 3rd.

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This Parliamentary Committee is investigating... a scandal that resulted in rioting and death on Feb. 6th... leading France to the brink of civil war
On Feb 17, 1996, during an anti-Triad operation on Temple street, you injured another suspect intentionally, causing serious head concussion and permanent anosmia.
I looked in my diary and it was on Feb.
OR 1961825 (issued under the name Mullah Akhtar, passport issued on 4 Feb. 2003 by the Afghan Consulate in Quetta, Pakistan, expired 2 Feb. 2006).
Passport number: OR 1961825 (issued under the name Mullah Akhtar, passport issued on 4 Feb. 2003 by the Afghan Consulate in Quetta, Pakistan, expired 2 Feb. 2006).
Vote: Thursday 2 February 2012 (Iran) (vote on Russia in FEB II plenary)
20100305STO70028 Copenhagen focus EP calls for new climate diplomacy 2 Feb Commission on new climate change communication (press release 09/03/2010) Copenhagen Accord
Went three months ago, 1st of Feb.
Archer Sin, there's enough evidence that from 1992 to Feb 1997, you've been involved in smuggling, infliction of injury and Triad activities.
The system may be flawed at times, Mr. Feb-blueberry.
However, Nokia announced its partnership with Microsoft in Feb 2010, and Symbian is no longer actively developed.
In Feb. 1942, just as I began studying medicine, February, 1942 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and imperialism was at its peak.
It notes that the recommendations of this Parliament in its report on CIA Rendition activities in the EU (Feb 2007) have not yet been implemented by Member States and EU institutions.
New legislation, scheduled to be voted this Thursday (3 Feb 2011), aims to toughen existing rules on collection and treatment so that within six years 85% of all waste will be recovered and treated.
New legislation, scheduled to be voted this Thursday (3 Feb 2011) at around 1100 CET, aims to toughen existing rules on collection and treatment so that within six years 85% of all waste will be recovered and treated.
You went to the Gold Coast Feb 2?
In view of the Feb. 6th riots... the Government wishes to reduce tensions
Mayor of Mandalay since Feb 2005, formerly commander of Kyaukme
Monday 8 Feb At the start of this week's plenary session in Strasbourg, Parliament President Jerzy Buzek commented on tomorrow's vote on the new European Commission, the Ukrainian presidential elections and the death of a former EP colleague in Haiti.
Feb 18th, in the other side of the planet, Fubuki was 30 years old.

Alternatives:

on February
on the 14th of February
on the first of February

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to events or activities that happen during the month of February.

"In Feb"

Use "in Feb" when talking about events, activities, or general time frames that occur during the month of February, such as "in Feb 2023" or "in Feb last year".

Examples:

We are planning a trip in Feb.
The conference will take place in Feb 2023.
She started her new job in Feb last year.

Alternatives:

in February
during February
within February

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