Lincoln's Birthday

noun

1
: February 12 observed as a legal holiday in many states of the U.S.
2
: the first Monday in February observed as a legal holiday by some states of the U.S.

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lincoln's Birthday was in 1898

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“Lincoln's Birthday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lincoln%27s%20Birthday. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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Lincoln's Birthday

noun
Lin·​coln's Birthday
ˌliŋ-kənz-
: February 12 or the first Monday in February observed as a legal holiday in many of the states of the U.S.
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