presidents day

Presidents Day 

What is presidents day? 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 “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present.

What is the purpose of it? It is a celebration for all u.s presidents but originally established for George Washington. 

When is it? Every third Monday of February 

What are a few ways to show honor and respect on presidents day? Go to a museum, go fishing, visit the grand canon, visit some national monuments, visit Mt. Rushmore go to the park and play some football, have a family dinner.