Lyndon Baines Johnson Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Texas Government Code §662.003(b)(5) fixes August 27 as Lyndon Baines Johnson Day in observance of Johnson’s birthday. Texas legislative/history sources trace the holiday to 1973 legislation and concurrent-resolution action; Texas State Library classifies it as a partial-staffing holiday rather than a universal office-closure rule.
About Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is observed in Texas on August 27, the birthday of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States.
Texas law lists the date as a state holiday. Its legal status is specific to Texas and should not be described as a U.S. federal holiday.
Why Lyndon Baines Johnson Day matters
The day is a Texas civic remembrance of a former president who was born in the state.
A useful guide can explain the legal status and historical setting without turning the observance into an endorsement or criticism of Johnson, his administration, or present-day political choices.
History of Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
Lyndon Baines Johnson was born on August 27, 1908, near Stonewall, Texas.
In 1973, Texas legislative action adopted August 27, Johnson’s birthday, as a legal state holiday; Texas legislative records include HCR 18 and SB 60 from the 63rd Legislature.
The current Texas Government Code lists August 27 as Lyndon Baines Johnson Day in observance of Johnson’s birthday.
Texas State Library describes the day as a partial-staffing holiday, so it should not be presented as a universal statewide office-closure rule.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Texas Legislature / State of Texas
Acts 1973, 63rd R.S., ch. 221 (SB 60), with HCR 18 adopting August 27 as a legal state holiday
Continues to list August 27 as Lyndon Baines Johnson Day among Texas state holidays.
State of Texas · Texas Government Code §662.003(b)(5)
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
Later institutional actions
Later recognition, renaming, mergers or date changes are kept separate from original establishment.
How to Observe Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
Read a nonpartisan biography or primary-source collection about Lyndon B. Johnson and place his presidency in its historical context.
Visit or explore digital resources from a Texas historical site, archive, museum, or library connected with Johnson.
Use the day to learn how Texas distinguishes state holidays, legal holidays, optional holidays, and staffing rules.
Discuss historical policies using sourced facts and multiple documented perspectives rather than campaign-style persuasion or present-day partisan advocacy.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day Facts
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is August 27.
Texas Government Code §662.003(b)(5) lists it as a state holiday.
The statutory rationale is Johnson’s birthday.
Texas legislative history traces the holiday to 1973.
It is not one of the federal holidays listed in 5 U.S.C. §6103.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day Messages
Remembering Texas history on Lyndon Baines Johnson Day, observed August 27.
Wishing everyone interested in Texas history a thoughtful Lyndon Baines Johnson Day.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Texas Government Code Chapter 662 — state holidays (opens in a new tab)
Official Legislation
Texas Legislative Reference Library — HCR 18, 63rd R.S., 1973 (opens in a new tab)
Official Legislature History
Texas Legislative Reference Library — SB 60, 63rd R.S., 1973 (opens in a new tab)
Official Legislature History
Texas State Library — Official Texas State Holidays (opens in a new tab)
State Library Government History
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day?
27 August annually The documented recurrence rule is: 27 August.
Does Lyndon Baines Johnson Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Texas, United States / statutory state and legal holiday; not a U.S. federal holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Lyndon Baines Johnson Day?
The reviewed sources identify Texas Legislature / State of Texas as the proclaiming or establishing body.
Is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: Texas, United States / statutory state and legal holiday; not a U.S. federal holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-21.
When is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day?
It is observed in Texas on August 27 each year.
Is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day a Texas state holiday?
Yes. Texas Government Code §662.003 lists August 27 as Lyndon Baines Johnson Day.
Is it a U.S. federal holiday?
No. Its legal status is a Texas state holiday, not a nationwide federal holiday.
Why is August 27 used?
Texas law states that the day is observed on August 27 in recognition of Lyndon B. Johnson’s birthday.
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