Countdown
Days until Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day, officially recognized by federal law as Washington's Birthday, is celebrated on the third Monday in February. Countdown to the next federal 3-day weekend.
Time remaining
5 months, 18 days remaining (170 total days).
Anchor date: Monday, February 17, 2025 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Presidents' Day is in 0 years, 5 months, and 18 days (170 total days) — next date Monday, February 15, 2027.
Quick facts
- Rule
- Third Monday in February
- Official federal name
- Washington's Birthday (5 U.S.C. 6103)
- Federal holiday
- Yes
- Honors
- George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all US Presidents
- Three-day weekend
- Creates the first major three-day federal holiday weekend of the calendar year
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-02-17
· recurrence: presidents-day · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1879 Congress establishes Washington's Birthday (Feb 22) as a federal holiday.
- 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act moves the observance to the third Monday in February.
- 1970s+ Popular usage shifts to 'Presidents' Day' to jointly honor Abraham Lincoln (Feb 12) and all leaders.
- Each Feb Federal holiday creating an annual winter three-day weekend.
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FAQ
What is the official name of Presidents' Day?
Under federal law, the holiday remains officially named 'Washington's Birthday', though widely referred to as Presidents' Day.
When is Presidents' Day?
It is observed on the third Monday in February every year.
Which presidents are celebrated?
Originally established for George Washington (born Feb 22, 1732), it often also honors Abraham Lincoln (born Feb 12, 1809) and all American presidents.
Are banks and post offices closed?
Yes, as a federal holiday, US Post Offices, federal courts, and major financial institutions observe the holiday.