Presidents Day 2026 and 2027
Presidents Day 2027 is on Monday, February 15, 2027. Its official federal name is Washington’s Birthday.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 16, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | Monday | Saturday to Monday |
| 2027 | February 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | Saturday to Monday |
Rule: Third Monday of February. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Presidents Day
The federal name is still Washington’s Birthday. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved it to the third Monday of February from 1971, which means it can never fall on Washington’s actual birthday, February 22. “Presidents Day” is the name most states, schools and retailers use.
Are schools closed on Presidents Day 2027?
All calendarsOn February 15, 2027, 24 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 4 districts list no closure for that day. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Feb 15, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Georgia | Closed Presidents Day and teacher professional learning day |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Closed Campus staff development / Presidents Day |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | Closed Presidents Day |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | Closed Presidents Day |
| Broward County | Florida | Closed Presidents Day |
| Buffalo | New York | Closed Presidents Day |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Closed Teacher workday |
| Chicago | Illinois | Closed Presidents’ Day |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Closed Presidents’ Day |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | Closed Presidents Day |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Closed Presidents Day |
| Detroit | Michigan | Closed Presidents Day |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Closed Staff day |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Closed February Break |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Closed School holiday |
| Howard County | Maryland | Closed Presidents Day |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Closed Presidents’ Day |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Closed Professional development day |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Closed Presidents’ Day |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | Closed Presidents Day |
| New York City | New York | Closed Midwinter Recess |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Closed PDD / Duty Day |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closed Presidents Day |
| San Diego Unified | California | Closed Presidents Day |
| Aldine ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Houston ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | No closure listed |
Presidents Day by state
State government offices in 11 of the 13 states we track (official sources for the others could not be checked yet), from each state’s official 2026 holiday schedule (checked November 9, 2026). 7 close, 3 stay open, 1 moves the holiday to another date. Schools follow their district calendar, shown above.
| State | State offices | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | State offices closed Third Monday in February |
February 16, 2026. | CalHR — State holidays |
| Illinois | State offices closed Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) |
February 16, 2026; February 15, 2027. Lincoln’s Birthday (February 12) is a separate state holiday. | Illinois CMS — State holidays |
| Maryland | State offices closed Presidents’ Day |
February 16, 2026. | Maryland Manual — State employee holidays |
| New York | State offices closed Washington’s Birthday (Observed) |
February 16, 2026. Lincoln’s Birthday (February 12) is a floating holiday for some employees. | NYS Department of Civil Service — 2026 legal holidays |
| Pennsylvania | State offices closed Presidents’ Day |
February 16, 2026. | Administrative Circular 25-13 — Holidays 2026 |
| Tennessee | State offices closed Presidents’ Day |
February 16, 2026. | TN.gov — State holidays |
| Texas | State offices closed Presidents’ Day |
February 16, 2026; all agencies closed. | Texas Comptroller — State holiday schedule FY 2026 |
| Georgia | Observed on another date Washington’s Birthday |
Observed Thursday, December 24, 2026; state offices are open on February 16. | Georgia.gov — State holidays 2026 |
| Florida | Not a state holiday | Not among the paid holidays in Fla. Stat. 110.117. | Florida Statutes, section 110.117 |
| North Carolina | Not a state holiday | Not on the 2026 state holiday schedule. | NC Office of State Human Resources — Holidays |
| Wisconsin | Not a state holiday | Not one of the nine legal holidays for state employees. | Wisconsin DPM — State holidays |
What closes on Presidents Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Frequently asked questions
When is Presidents Day 2026?
Presidents Day 2026 is on Monday, February 16, 2026. The rule is: third Monday of February.
When is Presidents Day 2027?
Presidents Day 2027 is on Monday, February 15, 2027. The rule is: third Monday of February.
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: third Monday of February. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Presidents Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On February 15, 2027, 24 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 4 districts list no closure for that day. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Is Presidents Day a state holiday?
It depends on the state. Of the 11 states we have checked, 7 close state offices on the day, 3 do not treat it as a state holiday and 1 observes it on another date. The table on this page names each state and links to its official 2026 holiday schedule.
Are banks closed on Presidents Day?
Most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve schedule and close on the observed date. Transfers and payroll credits scheduled for that day usually move to the next business day.