Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7663

Federal Holidays: Adding Lincoln's Birthday and Moving Washington's Birthday

Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026

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Rep. Ogles introduced a bill that would add Lincoln's Birthday to the official list of federal holidays. This would give federal employees a new paid day off and would likely result in banks and post offices closing for the day.
The bill would also change the date of Washington's Birthday. Currently, it is celebrated on the third Monday of February. This bill would move it to February 22 every year, which is George Washington's actual birth date.
By making these changes, the bill moves away from the common 'Presidents' Day' tradition. Instead of one holiday that often honors all past leaders, it would create two separate days to specifically honor Washington and Lincoln individually.

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Feb 24, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced in House

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Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7663

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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