Washington's Birthday 2026
When is Washington's Birthday 2026?
Washington's Birthday 2026 is on Monday, February 16, 2026 (in 249 days). Calendar for 2026
Washington's Birthday 2025 has already passed: it was on Monday, February 17, 2025 (114 days ago). Calendar for 2025
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What is Washington's Birthday?

Washington's Birthday honors and celebrates the life and achievements of George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789-1797) and 'The Father of his Country'. It was the first federal holiday to be created in honor of an American citizen. The day is, in practice, often used to honor and remember all past US presidents, and in particular Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson.
The holiday was created in 1879, first celebrated the following year. It was originally held on Washington's actual birthday (February 22). In 1971 this was changed to the third Monday of February, placing it between February 15 and 21 - which makes "Washington's Birthday" something of a misnomer, since it can never occur on Washington's actual birthday anymore.
Washington's Birthday is an occasion for community celebrations and parades. Many stores and businesses hold special sales. The Purple Heart military badge (which carries an image of Washington) for soldiers injured in the course of duty is awarded on Washington's Birthday.
Further reading:
- George Washington's Birthday (National Archives)
- Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) on Wikipedia
- 2026 calendar showing all US federal holidays
When is Washington's Birthday 2027?
Washington's Birthday 2027 is on Monday, February 15, 2027 (in 613 days). Calendar for 2027
Dates for Washington's Birthday in other years
The next occurrence of Washington's Birthday is marked in red.When is ...? | Date | Day of the week | Days away |
Washington's Birthday 2021 | February 15, 2021 | Monday | 1577 days ago |
Washington's Birthday 2022 | February 21, 2022 | Monday | 1206 days ago |
Washington's Birthday 2023 | February 20, 2023 | Monday | 842 days ago |
Washington's Birthday 2024 | February 19, 2024 | Monday | 478 days ago |
Washington's Birthday 2025 | February 17, 2025 | Monday | 114 days ago |
Washington's Birthday 2026 | February 16, 2026 | Monday | in 249 days |
Washington's Birthday 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | in 613 days |
Washington's Birthday 2028 | February 21, 2028 | Monday | in 984 days |
Washington's Birthday 2029 | February 19, 2029 | Monday | in 1348 days |
Washington's Birthday 2030 | February 18, 2030 | Monday | in 1712 days |
Washington's Birthday 2031 | February 17, 2031 | Monday | in 2076 days |
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