How Many Days Until Presidents Day?
Presidents Day 2026 will be observed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
About Presidents Day
Presidents Day (officially Washington's Birthday) is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. It was originally established in 1885 to recognize President George Washington, but is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.
History of Presidents Day
Early Celebrations
During Washington's lifetime, his birthday (February 22) was celebrated across the country with events and gatherings. After his death in 1799, the day became an even more important day of remembrance.
Federal Holiday
Under President Rutherford B. Hayes, Washington's Birthday became a designated federal holiday, making it one of the first five federal holidays established in the United States.
Uniform Monday Holiday Act
Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved several federal holidays to Mondays to create more three-day weekends. This shifted Washington's Birthday from February 22 to the third Monday in February.
Implementation
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect, officially moving Washington's Birthday to the third Monday in February. This date occasionally coincides with Lincoln's Birthday (February 12), which led to the popular "Presidents Day" name.
Presidents Day
While the holiday is still officially called "Washington's Birthday" by the federal government, it has become commonly known as "Presidents Day" and is viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents.
Notable U.S. Presidents
George Washington
1st President (1789-1797)
The first President of the United States and commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Abraham Lincoln
16th President (1861-1865)
Led the nation through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which began the process of ending slavery.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
32nd President (1933-1945)
Led the U.S. through the Great Depression and most of World War II. Only president elected to office four times.
John F. Kennedy
35th President (1961-1963)
The youngest person elected president who established the Peace Corps and set the goal of landing on the moon.
Presidential Fun Facts
Tallest & Shortest
Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president at 6'4", while James Madison was the shortest at 5'4".
Oldest & Youngest
Joe Biden was the oldest president at inauguration (78), while Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest (42).
Left-Handed
Eight presidents were left-handed, including Obama, Clinton, Bush Sr., Reagan, and Ford.
Most Children
John Tyler had 15 children — the most of any president.