Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7663

119th Congress

Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 24, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Ogles

R - TN

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Summary

This bill would change how we celebrate Presidents' Day by splitting it into two separate federal holidays: one specifically for George Washington's actual birthday and another for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Currently, the federal government observes 'Washington's Birthday' on the third Monday in February (commonly called Presidents' Day), but this bill would create distinct holidays honoring each president individually.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced2/24/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026

This bill would change how we celebrate Presidents' Day by splitting it into two separate federal holidays: one specifically for George Washington's actual birthday and another for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Currently, the federal government observes 'Washing

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This bill would change how we celebrate Presidents' Day by splitting it into two separate federal holidays: one specifically for George Washington's actual birthday and another for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Currently, the federal government observes 'Washington's Birthday' on the third Monday in February (commonly called Presidents' Day), but this bill would create distinct holidays honoring each president individually.

Bill Number: 7663
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Title: Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7663
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Summary: This bill would change how we celebrate Presidents' Day by splitting it into two separate federal holidays: one specifically for George Washington's actual birthday and another for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Currently, the federal government observes 'Washington's Birthday' on the third Monday in F

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change how we celebrate Presidents' Day by splitting it into two separate federal holidays: one specifically for George Washington's actual birthday and another for Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Currently, the federal government observes 'Washington's Birthday' on the third Monday in February (commonly called Presidents' Day), but this bill would create distinct holidays honoring each president individually.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would add an additional federal holiday by creating separate observances for Washington's Birthday and Lincoln's Birthday, giving federal employees another day off work
Changes the current 'Presidents' Day' system that combines recognition of multiple presidents into a single Monday holiday
Could impact private sector businesses, schools, and government services depending on whether they adopt the new federal holiday schedule
Represents a shift toward honoring individual presidential legacies rather than a generalized celebration of all presidents
Would be the first addition to the federal holiday calendar in decades if passed

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Federal employees would gain an additional paid day off, while state and local governments, schools, and private businesses would need to decide whether to adopt the new holiday. This could affect retail operations, banking hours, mail delivery, and school calendars nationwide. The change would also impact commemorative traditions and how Americans learn about and celebrate presidential history, potentially refocusing attention on Washington and Lincoln specifically rather than the presidency in general.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7663, 119th Congress (2026). "Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7663

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