Yes, today is Presidents Day in the United States. Monday, February 16, 2026, is the official observance date this year.

Quick Scoop: What that means

  • It’s a federal holiday, officially designated as Washington’s Birthday but widely called Presidents Day.
  • It always falls on the third Monday in February, which in 2026 is today, Feb. 16.
  • Many federal offices, banks, and post offices are closed, while some schools and private businesses may or may not observe it depending on local policies.

Tiny bit of background

  • Created in 1879 to honor George Washington’s birthday, it later shifted (by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act) to the third Monday in February.
  • Over time, it became a day that informally honors all U.S. presidents, past and present.

If you’re wondering about mail, banks, or government services, assume “closed or limited” today and check your local office or branch’s holiday hours.

TL;DR: If it’s Monday, February 16, 2026 where you are in the U.S., then yes — it’s Presidents Day today.

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