Washington's Birthday
Washington's Birthday is a public holiday that is celebrated every year in Puerto Rico. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. This year that is February 19. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Varying Dates
Washington's Birthday is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Washington's Birthday is that the day is observed on the third Monday of February. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between February 15 and February 21. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
| Year | Washington's Birthday Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 19 | Monday |
| 2025 | February 17 | Monday |
| 2026 | February 16 | Monday |
| 2027 | February 15 | Monday |
| 2028 | February 21 | Monday |
| 2029 | February 19 | Monday |
| 2030 | February 18 | Monday |
| 2031 | February 17 | Monday |
| 2032 | February 16 | Monday |
| 2033 | February 21 | Monday |
Washington's Birthday in other countries
This holiday is celebrated in several countries. Three countries in our dataset around the world are celebrating or observing this day.
In the map below, you can see where the day is celebrated or marked. You can find the date by tapping the different colors on the map. You can also see if the day is a public holiday, an observed day, or a day only celebrated by parts of the country's population.
Note that the date of this holiday varies between countries even though the day celebrates the same thing.
This table gives a more detailed overview of when and where this holiday is celebrated or observed. Click on the country for more information.
| Flag | Country | Holiday type | Date this year |
|---|---|---|---|
 | United States of America | Public holiday | February 19, 2024 |
 | American Samoa | Public holiday | February 19, 2024 |
 | Puerto Rico | Public holiday | February 19, 2024 |