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Presidents’ Day
February 15
An event every year that begins at 12:00 am on day third of February, repeating indefinitely
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22-Washington’s actual day of birth- the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of the 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to cream more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present. Watch videos on Presidents’ Day below.
