Change Washington's Birthday and Add Lincoln's Birthday
Official: Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026
IntroducedFebruary 24, 2026
Why This Matters
This bill would change when we celebrate Washington's Birthday and make Lincoln's Birthday a legal holiday. It aims to recognize both presidents equally in our holiday calendar.
If you work for the federal government, you may get an extra holiday for Lincoln's Birthday.
Affects: This bill affects all federal employees and anyone who observes federal holidays.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill changes the date for celebrating Washington's Birthday. 2. It designates Lincoln's Birthday as an official public holiday. 3. The bill updates the list of federal holidays in the law. 4. It aims to honor Abraham Lincoln alongside George Washington. 5. The change could affect how people plan their holidays.
Who is affected?
This bill affects all federal employees and anyone who observes federal holidays.