H.R. 7663: Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026

This bill proposes two main changes to legal public holidays in the United States:

1. Addition of Lincoln's Birthday

The bill seeks to designate Lincoln's Birthday (February 12) as a legal public holiday. This means that Lincoln's Birthday would be officially recognized in the same way as other public holidays, allowing for federal observance and potential time off for federal employees.

2. Change to the Observance of Washington's Birthday

The bill proposes to change the date of Washington's Birthday, currently observed on the third Monday in February, to a fixed date of February 22. This alteration would replace the current practice of a floating holiday with a specific date each year, aligning it with George Washington's actual birthday.

Implications

With these changes, federal employees and potentially other workers could see an adjustment in their holiday schedules. This could affect various sectors and institutions that observe federal holidays.

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