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.

On February 17, 2025, we’ll be celebrating “Washington’s Birthday,” which is the official title of the federally recognized holiday. Visit the National Archives website to learn more about our …

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 …

Feb 14, 2024 · Washington’s Birthday was the first federal holiday to honor an individual's birth date. In 1885, Congress designated February 22 as a holiday for all federal workers. Nearly a …

5 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 …

Feb 17, 2025 · On President Washington’s Birthday, we honor his heroic legacy and steadfast love of country. As our Nation’s first chief executive, President Washington was a key architect …

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.

6 days ago · The origins of Presidents Day lie in salutes to George Washington's Feb. 22 birthday, some highly ceremonial and others strikingly unusual.

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 …