US Presidents Day

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2020 Date	February 17, 2020
2021 Date	February 15, 2021

2020 Holidays & Dates

Presidents Day in 2020

Monday, Feb 17

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President's Day History

President's Day, or Washington's Birthday as it is still legally known, was originally designed as a celebration of George Washington's birthdate. In 1880, Congress voted to make this the first national holiday which honored an individual. In 1968, Congress enacted the Uniform Monday Bill, to give workers as many long weekends as possible. This moved as many holidays to a standard Monday each year. Many states were already honoring Abraham Lincoln's birthday, February 12th, and this celebration was combined with George Washington's birthday, for one federal holiday. It is observed on the third Monday in February each year.

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HAPPY PRESIDENT’S DAY!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 17, 2020

On President's Day weekend, let's try to remember how presidents are supposed to talk, and act.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) February 17, 2020

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Presidents Day Facts

Although it falls on the third Monday of February, George Washington's birthday is supposed to be celebrated on this holiday.
According to the Julian calendar, Washington was born February 11, 1732. The Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752, changing Washington's birthday to February 22.
Since 1888, Washington's Farewell Address has been read aloud in the U.S. Senate on February 22nd.
George Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, first U.S. President, and President of the Constitutional Convention.
Presidents Day never falls on Washington's actual birthdate (Feb. 22). The third Monday in February can never be any later than February 21st.

President's Day Top Events and Things to Do

Visit Mt. Vernon, VA, Washington's ancestral home and place of both he and his wife Martha's tomb. Admission is free on President's Day.
Go shopping for a car. Presidents day weekend typically features some of the best car deals of the year as dealers try to clear out prior-year inventory.
Read George Washington's Farewell Address and reflect on his contributions to United States.
Read Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and reflect on his contributions to the United States.
Visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.