Presidents' Day 2026
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About Presidents' Day 2026
Presidents' Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 16. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, February 14.
Presidents' Day is the popular name for Washington's Birthday, a federal holiday on the third Monday in February. Federal employees, post offices, banks and the stock market take the day off, and most states close state offices, though a handful do not observe it at all.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Presidents' Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 16, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Presidents' Day 2026
- 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)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus 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 12 | Thu | Lincoln's Birthday | State holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Sun | Susan B. Anthony Day | State holiday |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Mardi Gras | State holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Date rule
- Third Monday in February (always between February 15 and 21)
- Legal status
- Federal holiday, officially Washington's Birthday (5 U.S.C. 6103)
- First observed
- 1879 for federal workers in DC; nationwide from 1885
- Moved to Monday
- Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968, effective 1971
- Honors
- George Washington, born February 22, 1732; many states add Lincoln or others
Frequently asked questions
What day is Presidents' Day in 2026?
Presidents' Day 2026 is on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Is Presidents' Day a day off in 2026?
Presidents' Day is a federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Presidents' Day 2026?
Presidents' Day 2026 was 257 days ago, on February 16, 2026.