A little reason to celebrate
Federal holiday · History · The third Monday in February
Washington's Birthday, often called Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday honoring George Washington and, for many Americans, the presidents who followed.
Washington's Birthday falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. That is 111 days away.
Washington's Birthday is a federal holiday held on the third Monday in February. Its official name points to George Washington, the first president of the United States. Many people know it better as Presidents' Day, and in everyday use it often honors the presidents who came after him as well.
Because it is a federal holiday, federal offices close and many schools and banks take the day off. For a lot of families that means a long winter weekend, a little quieter than the busy holiday season a couple of months earlier.
Washington himself is a good place to begin. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served two terms as president. His home, Mount Vernon, sits on the Potomac River in Virginia, and his face appears on the one dollar bill and the quarter. So most Americans carry a portrait of him around without thinking about it.
People mark the day in quiet, curious ways. Some visit historic sites or local museums. Others read a presidential biography, look up the speeches presidents gave, or take children through the list of names in order. Libraries often set out displays of books about the presidents around this time.
The two names sit side by side without much fuss. The calendar says Washington's Birthday, and conversation tends to say Presidents' Day. Either way, a coin in your pocket carries the same profile.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, February 16 |
| 2027 | Monday, February 15 |
| 2028 | Monday, February 21 |
| 2029 | Monday, February 19 |
| 2030 | Monday, February 18 |
All national days on February 15
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