Presidents' Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 16, 2026. The U.S. federal holiday is officially listed as Washington's Birthday and is observed on the third Monday in February.
Use this page to confirm the date, understand who usually gets the day off, check closure notes, plan the long weekend, and download a single-date calendar file.
Monday, February 16, 2026Official name: Washington's BirthdayThird Monday in FebruaryU.S. federal holiday
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Presidents' Day 2026 Date and Calendar Details
When Is Presidents' Day 2026?
The 2026 observance follows the third Monday in February rule. In February 2026, that Monday is February 16.
Date
February 16, 2026
Day of week
Monday
Calendar rule
Third Monday in February
Official federal name
Washington's Birthday
Weekend range
February 14-16, 2026
Calendar reading: the highlighted square marks the Monday observance. Use it for date placement, not closure details or event listings.
Yes. The practical question is what that status changes for your schedule. Federal employees generally receive the day off, but schools, state offices, local services, and private workplaces can follow their own calendars.
Usually covered
Federal employees
Non-essential federal offices normally close for the Monday observance.
Check locally
Schools and state offices
District, state, city, and county calendars do not always match federal schedules.
Employer policy
Private workplaces
Many employers stay open or set their own paid-holiday rules.
What Is Closed on Presidents' Day 2026?
Use this section for practical planning. Federal services, banking, mail, schools, local offices, and markets can use different holiday schedules.
Banks
Federal Reserve holiday
Most bank branches follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. ATMs and online banking may remain available.
USPS
No regular mail
Post offices are expected to close and regular mail delivery pauses.
Schools
Local decision
Many public schools close, but district calendars should be checked.
Government offices
Federal offices closed
Non-essential federal offices usually close for the holiday.
Stock market
NYSE and Nasdaq closed
Major U.S. equity markets observe the holiday.
Bond market
Holiday schedule
Bond market schedules generally follow the holiday closure pattern.
Presidents' Day Weekend 2026
February 14-16, 2026 Long Weekend
The Presidents Day 2026 weekend runs from Saturday, February 14 through Monday, February 16. For people whose workplace or school observes the Monday holiday, it creates a three-day February long weekend.
Use this range to plan time off, school schedules, or office coverage. Local calendars and employer policies can still vary, so confirm the Monday schedule before making plans.
Add Presidents' Day 2026 to Your Calendar
Download a single-date ICS file for the February 16 holiday. The file is designed for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and other apps that support ICS files.
File title
Presidents' Day 2026
Date included
Monday, February 16, 2026
File scope
Single U.S. federal holiday
Supported apps
Google, Apple, Outlook, ICS apps
File note: this download includes only Presidents' Day 2026. It does not include other February observances or the full U.S. holiday calendar.
The official federal listing is Washington's Birthday, but the common name Presidents' Day is widely used by calendars, schools, employers, and searchers. The name difference is why the same February Monday may appear under different labels.
Official observance
Washington's Birthday
The official observance is connected to George Washington and remains listed under Washington's Birthday in federal schedules.
Common meaning
Presidents' Day
In common use, the day is often understood more broadly as a day associated with U.S. presidents, especially Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Name difference
Public name vs official name
Public usage made Presidents' Day familiar, while federal calendars kept Washington's Birthday.
Future Presidents' Day Dates
Presidents' Day follows the third Monday in February rule. That means the date changes each year, but the day of the week remains Monday.
Year
Presidents' Day date
Day of week
Rule note
2027
February 15, 2027
Monday
Third Monday in February
2028
February 21, 2028
Monday
Third Monday in February
2029
February 19, 2029
Monday
Third Monday in February
2030
February 18, 2030
Monday
Third Monday in February
Presidents' Day 2026 FAQ
Is it Presidents' Day or Washington's Birthday?
Washington's Birthday is the official U.S. federal holiday name. Presidents' Day is the common name many people use.
Is February 16 George Washington's actual birthday?
No. George Washington's birthday is February 22. The observance is scheduled for the third Monday in February.
Who actually gets Presidents' Day off?
Federal employees generally receive the holiday. Schools, state offices, and private workplaces depend on local schedules and employer policy.
Is Presidents' Day always on a Monday?
Yes. The U.S. federal observance is scheduled for the third Monday in February.
Does the 2026 holiday create a long weekend?
Yes, for people who have the Monday off. The long weekend runs from February 14 through February 16, 2026.
Related U.S. Federal Holidays
Browse the 2026 U.S. federal holidays. Holidays with completed detail pages are linked for deeper date, status, and calendar information.
Update note: the federal holiday date is stable, but school, employer, local office, bank-branch, and market schedules should be checked with the relevant provider before making time-sensitive plans. Page reviewed June 10, 2026.
