Ronald Reagan Day2026 · Date · History
The California Department of Education states that 6 February of each year is designated and set apart as Ronald Reagan Day pursuant to Education Code section 37222, with schools encouraged to conduct commemorative exercises; California also issued a 2026 gubernatorial proclamation.
About Ronald Reagan Day
Ronald Reagan Day is recognized on February 6 in California, the birthday of the 40th United States president and former California governor.
California Education Code section 37222 identifies the day as having special significance for schools. Governor Gavin Newsom also issued a proclamation for February 6, 2026. This is not a nationwide federal holiday.
Why Ronald Reagan Day matters
The California designation encourages civic and historical learning about Ronald Reagan and his public career.
His legacy has different political interpretations; an educational account should distinguish legislation and offices held from judgments about policy achievements and controversies.
History of Ronald Reagan Day
Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, served as governor of California and later as president of the United States.
The California Department of Education identifies February 6 every year as Ronald Reagan Day under its statutory calendar; annual gubernatorial proclamations are separate instruments.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
State of California
California Education Code section 37222
California state education authorities and annual gubernatorial proclamations
State education calendar and 2026 executive proclamation.
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
How to Observe Ronald Reagan Day
Read primary presidential papers and reliable historical biographies.
Compare different scholarly assessments of Reagan-era economic and foreign policy.
Schools may follow official California educational guidance where applicable.
Discuss public-policy outcomes respectfully without campaigning for a party.
Ronald Reagan Day Facts
Date: February 6 in California.
California Education Code section 37222 establishes the annual special-significance designation.
A February 6, 2026 California gubernatorial proclamation exists.
Not a United States federal public holiday.
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.
California Department of Education — Calendar of Events (opens in a new tab)
Government
Governor of California — Ronald Reagan Day proclamation 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Government
California Lieutenant Governor 2025 proclamation (opens in a new tab)
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 Ronald Reagan Day?
6 February annually in California The documented recurrence rule is: 6 February.
Does Ronald Reagan Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Ronald Reagan Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: California state-designated day of special significance in education. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Ronald Reagan Day?
The reviewed sources identify State of California as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as California state education authorities and annual gubernatorial proclamations.
Is Ronald Reagan Day international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: California state-designated day of special significance in education. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
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 2026-10-08.
When is Ronald Reagan Day?
February 6 annually in California.
Is Ronald Reagan Day a federal holiday?
No. The reviewed recognition is a California special-significance day, not a national federal holiday.
Why February 6?
It is Ronald Reagan’s birthday.
Does California encourage schools to observe it?
Yes. California Education Code section 37222 encourages educational exercises for this day.
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