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Bookmark or Share- Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day) | National ArchivesThe 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 images from the National Archives Catalog related to Washington’s Birthday.
- Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday, History, & Facts | BritannicaThe 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 adapted to also honour the birth of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and moved to the third Monday in February.
- Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day? Now One ... - FedSmithWashington’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? Monday, February 19, 2024, is a federal holiday. Most federal employees receive the day off from work (with pay).
- Presidents' Day - WikipediaPresidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday at the federal governmental level, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February.
- Presidents' Day 2025 ‑ Date & Holiday - HISTORYWashington'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 perennial day of remembrance.
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