Change Washington's Birthday and Add Lincoln's Birthday
Change Washington's Birthday and Add Lincoln's Birthday
IntroducedFebruary 24, 2026
Introduced6 months ago
Intro
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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.
Who this affects
federal employees · observers of federal holidays
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill changes the date for celebrating Washington's Birthday.
2It designates Lincoln's Birthday as an official public holiday.
3The bill updates the list of federal holidays in the law.
4It aims to honor Abraham Lincoln alongside George Washington.
5The change could affect how people plan their holidays.
