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When Is Presidents' Day? (Countdown & Dates)
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
An educational resource and countdown tool details the date rules and observance dates for Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) in the United States. Users search for this to find when the holiday is next celebrated, view a ticking countdown, and check upcoming dates.
Check when Presidents' Day is next observed, view a live countdown, and review dates for upcoming years.
Quick Answer
In the United States, Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. For 2026, Presidents' Day falls on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Direct answer
In the United States, Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February.
For 2026, Presidents' Day is on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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US Observance Rule
Third Monday in February
Date Range
February 15 to February 21
Federal Holiday Status
Yes (federal offices, banks, post offices, and stock markets closed)
How it works
This page computes the exact date of the next Presidents' Day programmatically using the official United States rule: the third Monday of February.
The client-side countdown live-ticks down to the midnight start of Presidents' Day in your local timezone.
When is Presidents' Day?
In the United States, Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. In 2026, Presidents' Day falls on February 16. Because the holiday depends on the day of the week, the actual calendar date shifts every year, but it always lands on a Monday.
What day of the week / how is the date determined?
The date of Presidents' Day is determined by finding the third Monday of the month of February. The earliest possible date is February 15 (if February 1 is a Monday), and the latest possible date is February 21 (if February 1 is a Tuesday).
A brief history of Presidents' Day
The holiday originated in 1879 to honor George Washington's birthday, which falls on February 22. It was originally celebrated on his actual birthday. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to shift several holidays to Mondays to create three-day weekends for workers. The law moved Washington's Birthday to the third Monday in February, starting in 1971. Over time, popular culture and state legislations rebranded the holiday to 'Presidents' Day' to honor both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (born February 12), as well as all other U.S. presidents.
Is it a federal holiday?
Yes, Presidents' Day is one of the eleven official federal holidays in the United States. Federal offices, post offices, the stock market, and banks are closed, and public school systems typically observe a holiday or winter recess during this period.
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Frequently asked questions
In 2026, Presidents' Day in the United States is on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Presidents' Day (officially Washington's Birthday at the federal level) is always celebrated on the third Monday of February. The date can range from February 15 to February 21.
Yes, Presidents' Day is an official federal holiday in the United States. Federal offices, post offices, the stock market, and banks are closed on Presidents' Day.
The federal holiday was established in 1879 to celebrate George Washington's actual birthday (February 22). When it was moved to the third Monday in February under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968, many states changed its name to Presidents' Day to also honor Abraham Lincoln (whose birthday is February 12) and other U.S. presidents, though the federal government still retains the official name 'Washington's Birthday'.
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