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This is a presidential proclamation (Proclamation 11011) signed by President Donald J. Trump on February 16, 2026, formally designating that date as a reserved holiday in honor of George Washington’s Birthday. It is a ceremonial executive action published in the Federal Register (91 FR 8065–8066). The document also serves as an official tribute, summarizing Washington’s military career, presidency, and legacy.
February 16, 2026 is formally designated as a “reserved holiday” commemorating President George Washington’s Birthday. The designation applies to that specific date in 2026 and does not alter the existing federal holiday schedule going forward. The proclamation does not create a new permanent holiday, modify pay or leave rules, or change the standing federal holiday (Washington’s Birthday) already observed on the third Monday of February under 5 U.S.C. § 6103. No regulatory requirements, deadlines, or funding mechanisms are established by this document.
Federal agencies and employees may be affected to the extent that a “reserved holiday” designation carries administrative or scheduling implications under applicable federal workforce rules, though the proclamation itself does not specify operational directives. The document is primarily ceremonial in character, directed at the general public as an official statement of national commemoration. Private employers and state governments are not bound by presidential proclamations of this type.