Originally a celebration of President George Washington’s birthday, in 1968 the holiday was adapted to also honor the birth of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and moved to the third Monday in February.

As the United States prepares to celebrate President’s Day, we take a look at the origins of the annual holiday. The holiday, which is formerly known as Washington’s Birthday, is a commemoration of ...

Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The name Presidents Day became the unofficial name with the changing the date of the holiday, according to the National Archives. With the holiday moved to the ...

In 1943 when Congress okayed the establishment of The George Washington Carver National Monument, it was a powerful tribute ...

The festivities for the annual Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) are well underway with several events already in the books.

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what Presidents Day celebrates and what is open or closed on the 2025 holiday.

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what Presidents Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in mid-February to honor past U.S. presidents. Locally, it's part of the next big break week - known as Presidents Day break week in some ...

Jessica Tillipman, an associate dean for government procurement law studies at The George Washington University Law School, ...

President's Day is the next federal holiday, here's a look at what is open and closed in Nevada and why we celebrate ...

Yes, Presidents Day is a federal holiday. So all federal offices, including courts, post offices, Social Security offices and ...