Johnson City Press to Pause Publication for Presidents' Day

Local newspaper will not print on federal holiday

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Johnson City Press, the local newspaper serving the Tennessee city, has announced that it will not publish a print edition on Presidents' Day, a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of February.

Why it matters

The decision to pause publication on Presidents' Day reflects the newspaper's commitment to observing federal holidays and providing its staff with time off to celebrate and commemorate the occasion.

The details

The Johnson City Press, which has served the local community for decades, will resume its regular print publication schedule the day after Presidents' Day.

  • The Johnson City Press will not publish on Monday, February 17, 2026, which is Presidents' Day.

The players

Johnson City Press

A local newspaper serving the Johnson City, Tennessee community.

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The takeaway

The decision by the Johnson City Press to pause publication on Presidents' Day demonstrates the newspaper's commitment to observing federal holidays and providing its staff with time off to celebrate the occasion.