Washington's Birthday 2026 — United States
February 16, 2026 · Monday
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What is Washington's Birthday?
Washington's Birthday is the federal holiday on the third Monday in February. “Presidents Day” is widely used, but Washington's Birthday remains the name in 5 U.S.C. § 6103.
The Monday-based rule means no separate weekend substitution is needed.
This page keeps the legal federal name so the label remains traceable to the official source.
- Applies to:
- federal
Third Monday in February; the federal legal name is Washington's Birthday.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | February 17, 2025 | Weekday date rule |
| 2026 | Monday | February 16, 2026 | Weekday date rule |
| 2027 | Monday | February 15, 2027 | Weekday date rule |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Washington's Birthday observed in 2026?
- Washington's Birthday is observed on February 16, 2026 (Monday) in 2026.
- Is the federal holiday legally named Presidents Day?
- The federal statute names it Washington's Birthday; Presidents Day is a commonly used name.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last checked: August 13, 2026