Presidents' Day, officially designated as Washington's Birthday at the federal level, is a national public holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of February. It honors all past American presidents, specifically celebrating George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, while granting millions of workers a standard three-day long weekend.
Presidents' Day 2026, 2027 & 2028
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 16 | Mon | President's Day | Federal workers; All states except DE, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, NM, NC, RI & WI |
| November 27 | Fri | President's Day Holiday | NM | |
| 2027 | February 15 | Mon | President's Day | Federal workers; All states except DE, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, NM, NC, RI & WI |
| November 26 | Fri | President's Day Holiday | NM | |
| 2028 | February 21 | Mon | President's Day | Federal workers; All states except DE, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, NM, NC, RI & WI |
| November 24 | Fri | President's Day Holiday | NM |
Upcoming Presidents' Day Calendar Schedule
Established under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, the holiday occurs on a fixed Monday to guarantee a long weekend. Review the upcoming official calendar breakdown below:
- Presidents' Day 2027: Monday, February 15
- Presidents' Day 2028: Monday, February 21
How is Presidents' Day Celebrated in the United States?
While the holiday is firmly rooted in historical education, it has evolved over time into a diverse mix of civic remembrance, travel, and seasonal retail activity across the nation.
Patriotic & Historical Events
Historical societies and civic groups host community events, historical speeches, and school lessons detailing the leadership of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other iconic American leaders.
Holiday Shopping Sales
For retail industries, the weekend is famous for massive Presidents' Day shopping promotions. Brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers offer deep discounts on large items like mattresses, appliances, and cars.
Winter Travel & Recreation
Families frequently use the long mid-winter weekend to plan short travel trips, take advantage of seasonal winter sports at ski resorts, or organize family gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, it is a federal public holiday. All non-essential federal government facilities, post offices, public schools, public libraries, and the New York Stock Exchange are closed for the day.
The federal government still recognizes the holiday by its original name, established in 1879 to honor George Washington. The popular name changed to "Presidents' Day" after it shifted to a fixed Monday in 1971.
No, because it is a Federal Reserve holiday, most retail commercial banks and credit unions across the United States close their physical branches, though online banking and ATMs remain fully operational.
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