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Want to make the most of the long weekend and go away for President's Day? We offer flights from more than 650 airlines, flying all over the world.

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About President's Day

President's Day, also known as Washington's Birthday is a federal holiday in the US that celebrates the life of the first President of the US, George Washington. Although the day was originally in honour of George Washington, today, it's more widely recognised as a day to honour all US Presidents of the past, which is why it's commonly referred to as Presidents' Day.

Presidents' Day is a federal holiday in most states but not all of them. It's also up to the individual state whether they officially call the holiday Presidents' Day or Washington's Birthday and whether they celebrate in honour of George Washington or Washington and other presidents.

How to Celebrate Presidents Day

Unlike some other federal holidays, such as Independence Day, there are no traditions linked with celebrating Presidents' Day.

Whether you want to fly internationally or domestically within the US, if your employer does give you paid holiday for Presidents' Day, it's a great opportunity to take a break over the long weekend.

You can buy flights with Alternative Airlines for Presidents' Day to anywhere in the world with Alternative Airlines, with a choice of more than 650 airlines.

Which States Celebrate President's Day?

Alabama

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: George Washington/ Thomas Jefferson Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Alaska

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Arizona

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Lincoln/Washington/President's Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Arkansas

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: George Washington's Birthday/Daisy Gatson Bates Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

California

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Colorado

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Connecticut

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington's Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Delaware

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

D.C.

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington's Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Florida

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

Georgia

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington's Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? 24th December

Hawaii

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Idaho

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Illinois

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Indiana

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington's Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? Christmas Eve, day after Christmas, day after Thanksgiving

Iowa

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

Kansas

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

Kentucky

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

Louisiana

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

Maine

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington's Birthday/President's Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Maryland

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: President's Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Massachusetts

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington's Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Michigan

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Minnesota

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Mississippi

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: George Washington's Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Missouri

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington's Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Montana

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Nebraska

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Nevada

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

New Hampshire

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

New Jersey

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

New Mexico

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Day after Thanksgiving

New York

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington's Birthday
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

North Carolina

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

North Dakota

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Recognition of the birthday of George Washington
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Ohio

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Oklahoma

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Oregon

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Pennsylvania

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Rhode Island

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

South Carolina

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: George Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

South Dakota

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Tennessee

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Texas

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Utah

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Washington and Lincoln Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Vermont

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Virginia

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: George Washington Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Washington

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

West Virginia

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

Wisconsin

  • Is it Celebrated? No
  • Name of Holiday: n/a
  • When is it Celebrated? n/a

Wyoming

  • Is it Celebrated? Yes
  • Name of Holiday: Presidents' Day
  • When is it Celebrated? Third Monday of February

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FAQs

When is Presidents' Day?

Despite George Washington being born on February 22nd, 1732, Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of every February each year, regardless of the date. This means the day will always fall on any day from 15th–21st February.

In 2024, Presidents' Day will be celebrated on Monday 19th February 2024.

Will I get paid holiday on president's day?

Whether the company you work for gives you paid holiday on Presidents' Day is entirely up to them. It's estimated that 35% of companies in the US give paid holiday on Presidents' Day. Most non-essential governing bodies will be closed on Presidents' Day.

Here's a list of key business that are closed on Presidents' Day:

  • Mail services (excluding UPS and FedEx)
  • Banks (excluding TD Bank)
  • Schools
  • Stock markets
  • DMV
  • Courts
How can I buy flights for presidents' day?

You can buy flights for Presidents' Day here at Alternative Airlines. We offer flights from over 650 airlines flying worldwide, so you can celebrate Presidents' Day wherever you wish.

Use our search form at the top of the page to find flights for Presidents' Day.

When was the first president's day?

Presidents' Day was first celebrated in 1879 in the state of Washington. In 1885, the holiday was officially recognised by all federal offices in the US. Presidents' Day was originally celebrated on the same date every year, 22nd February, which was George Washington's birthday. However, in 1971, it changed to be celebrated on the third Monday of February each year instead.