How George Washington’s birthday became a national holiday
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. And yet the nation is once again commemorating the first U.S. president on Monday.
Is today a holiday? Is the stock market open on Presidents Day?
Feb. 17, 2025 marks the annual celebration of Presidents Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday. It’s a federal holiday so ...
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WATCH: History of Presidents’ Day, Originally Established In 1885 To Recognize George Washington
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 ...
Beyond the holiday: The historical significance and legacy of Presidents Day
The third Monday of February marks the annual celebration of Presidents Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday. It’s a ...
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Honoring Washington grows into recognizing all presidents
The U.S. has had 46 presidents during its nearly 250-year history, and Monday is a day to commemorate them with Presidents Day. According to History.com, Presidents Day originally honored only the ...