Presidents' Day is a federal holiday honoring all past US Presidents.

Until 1971, Washington's Birthday was a federal holiday celebrated on February 22. In many states, Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, was also observed as a holiday. In 1971, President Nixon made President's Day the third Monday in February, and eliminated Washington's Birthday as a federal holiday. Many Americans consider Presidents' Day as a combination holiday honoring Washington and Lincoln's birthdays, Officially, however, it is intended to honor all presidents. Some states still call the third Monday in February Washington's Birthday.

Though it is a federal holiday, it is considered a minor holiday. It is observed by government offices, but not all businesses. Some communities have pageants, or historic re-enactments of events in either George Washington's, or Abraham Lincoln's life. Many stores will have special Presidents' Day sales.

Note: This holiday is one of Calendar Mine's over 500 built-in observances.

See Also

Holiday Catalogue

American (USA) Observances