Presidents Day History
February 16, 2026
When is Presidents Day this year?
1st President of the United States
Who is George Washington?
February 12
When is President Lincoln's birthday?
16th President of the United States
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
February 22
When is George Washington's birthday?
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and "Teddy" Roosevelt
Who are the four presidents carved into Mt. Rushmore?
1971
In what year was the federal holiday changed from George Washington's actual birthday to the third Monday in February?
"Land of Lincoln"
What is the official state slogan of Illinois?
1879
When was George Washington's birthday (President's Day) first established as a federal holiday?
31 days and just over 12 years
What are the shortest and longest terms of US presidents?