Presidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday at the federal governmental level, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February.

Feb 14, 2024 · The position of the holiday between the birthdays of Washington and Abraham Lincoln gave rise to the popular name of Presidents Day. Explore selected documents and …

1 day ago · Washington was born in Virginia on February 11, 1731, according to the then-used Julian calendar. In 1752 Britain and all its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which …

In 1879, the United States made Washington's February 22nd Birthday a federal holiday. Today, the third Monday in February is frequently referred to as "Presidents' Day." So which is it? We …

Dec 27, 2023 · George Washington was born in Virginia on February 11, 1731, according to the then-used Julian calendar. In 1752, however, Britain and all its colonies adopted the Gregorian …

Feb 14, 2024 · Washington’s birthday is now Presidents’ day, a paid holiday for many including federal employees. Here is why George Washington is celebrated. When is Presidents’ Day? …

Feb 19, 2024 · Washington’s birthday was celebrated by his peers in government when he was president — mostly. Congress voted during his first two terms to take a short commemorative …

4 days ago · The birthday of U.S. President George Washington (February 22) was first celebrated as a federal holiday in the United States in the 1880s. In 1968 the holiday was …

Oct 26, 2010 · Washington's Birthday. The story of Presidents' Day date begins in 1800. Following the death of George Washington in 1799, his February 22 birthday became a …

Feb 16, 2020 · Washington's Birthday In terms of Federal law, there is no “President’s Day”—it’s Washington’s Birthday! Lincoln issued an 1862 proclamation declaring February 22 a day of …