When is Presidents Day in United States?

Presidents Day in United States falls on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Is Presidents Day a public holiday in United States?

Yes, Presidents Day is an official public holiday in United States.

Is Presidents Day a paid day off in United States?

Public holidays in United States are generally paid days off for employees. However, specific entitlements for Presidents Day may depend on your employment contract and local labor regulations.

What day of the week is Presidents Day in 2026?

Presidents Day falls on a Monday in United States in 2026.

Is Presidents Day a fixed or floating holiday?

Presidents Day is a floating holiday, meaning its date changes each year (often based on the lunar calendar or a specific calculation rule).

Does Presidents Day create a long weekend in United States?

Yes! Since Presidents Day falls on a Monday, it creates a 3-day weekend (Saturday through Monday).

Is Presidents Day celebrated nationwide in United States?

Yes, Presidents Day is observed nationwide throughout United States.

What is Presidents Day about?

Presidents Day is a recognized holiday in United States (locally known as "Washington's Birthday"). It is classified as a Public holiday.

When is Presidents Day in 2027?

Presidents Day in United States falls on Monday, February 15, 2027 in 2027.

Is Presidents Day always on the same date?

No, Presidents Day is a floating holiday whose date changes each year. Presidents Day may be calculated based on the lunar calendar, the day of the week, or other rules — so the date shifts from year to year.

Presidents Day

Name: Presidents Day 2026
Start: 2026-02-16
End: 2026-02-16
Location: United States

United States · 2026

30 days ago

Date

February 16, 2026

Day

Monday

Type

Public

Scope

National

Local Name: Washington's Birthday

About Presidents Day

Presidents' Day, officially known as Washington's Birthday, is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of February. It was originally established to honor George Washington, the nation's first president, born on February 22, 1732.

The holiday has evolved in popular culture to celebrate all US presidents, particularly Washington and Lincoln (whose birthday falls on February 12). The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 moved the celebration to the third Monday of February to create long weekends.

While the official federal name remains 'Washington's Birthday,' most states and commercial entities use 'Presidents' Day' — a name that emerged in the 1980s partly driven by retail marketing.

Quick Facts

Date 2026: February 16, 2026
Day: Monday
Type: Public
Scope: National
Fixed Date: No — date changes each year
Local Name: Washington's Birthday
Traditions: Presidential ceremonies · Historical reenactments · Retail sales · Ski trips

When is Presidents Day?

Year	Date	Day	Long Weekend?
2025	February 17, 2025	Monday	Yes — 3-day weekend
2026This year	February 16, 2026	Monday	Yes — 3-day weekend
2027	February 15, 2027	Monday	Yes — 3-day weekend

3-Day Long Weekend

Because Presidents Day falls on a Monday, it creates a 3-day long weekend from Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16.

How is Presidents Day Celebrated?

Presidents' Day is marked by patriotic ceremonies, educational events about American history and the presidency, and reenactments of Washington's crossing of the Delaware and other historical events. Many schools hold special programs about US presidents.

Commercially, Presidents' Day weekend is one of the biggest retail sale events of the year, with major discounts on cars, furniture, mattresses, and electronics. It also marks a popular ski and winter sports weekend.

Did You Know?

•George Washington's actual birthday is February 22 — the holiday always falls between February 15 and 21, never on his actual birthday.
•The federal holiday is still officially named 'Washington's Birthday' in the US Code.
•Abraham Lincoln's birthday (February 12) has never been a federal holiday.
•Presidents' Day car sales and retail promotions began in the 1980s and have grown into a billion-dollar shopping event.
•Some states also officially honor Abraham Lincoln on Presidents' Day.