Presidents' Day 2026
2026
Presidents' Day 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
Other movable holidays
Presidents' Day 2026 — 2035
2026Monday, February 16, 2026
2027Monday, February 15, 2027
2028Monday, February 21, 2028
2029Monday, February 19, 2029
2030Monday, February 18, 2030
2031Monday, February 17, 2031
2032Monday, February 16, 2032
2033Monday, February 21, 2033
2034Monday, February 20, 2034
2035Monday, February 19, 2035
What is Presidents' Day?
Presidents' Day 2026 is a US federal holiday observed on the third Monday of February. Originally established in 1885 to honor George Washington's birthday (February 22), the holiday was moved to the third Monday as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1971. It is now widely seen as a day to honor all US presidents.
How is Presidents' Day celebrated?
Presidents' Day is known for retail sales and is considered one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Many schools use the holiday as an opportunity to teach students about presidential history. Some states hold historical reenactments or special exhibitions at presidential libraries and monuments.