Lincoln's Birthday 2026
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About Lincoln's Birthday 2026
Lincoln's Birthday 2026 falls on Thursday, February 12. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, February 13 off for a four-day weekend.
Lincoln's Birthday on February 12 is a state holiday in Connecticut, Illinois and Missouri and a legal holiday in a few other states. It has never been a federal holiday, so mail, banks, federal offices and the stock market operate normally.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Lincoln's Birthday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 12, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | February 12, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Lincoln's Birthday 2026
- Feb 16, 2026 Presidents' Day 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 8 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Sun | Susan B. Anthony Day | State holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Mardi Gras | State holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Date rule
- February 12 each year
- Observed date
- In CT, IL and MO: preceding Friday if on a Saturday, following Monday if on a Sunday
- Legal status
- State holiday in Connecticut, Illinois and Missouri; legal holiday without a day off in several others
- Federal status
- Never a federal holiday; Lincoln is honored on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)
- Commemorates
- Birth of Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
What day is Lincoln's Birthday in 2026?
Lincoln's Birthday 2026 is on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Is Lincoln's Birthday a day off in 2026?
Lincoln's Birthday is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Lincoln's Birthday 2026?
Lincoln's Birthday 2026 was 260 days ago, on February 12, 2026.