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2/16/2026
Presidents Day

This holiday honors all U.S. presidents, particularly George Washington, and is celebrated on the third Monday of February each year.

 

 

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2/14/2026
Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance, commitment, and love in many regions of the world.

 

1/19/2026
Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day  will be observed on January 19, which is the third Monday of January. This federal holiday honors the life and legacy of Dr. King and is recognized as a National Day of Service, encouraging community involvement and volunteerism.