Presidents’ Day is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February (Feb. 16, 2026) to honor George Washington’s birthday. Originally established in 1879 for Washington (Feb. 22), it was moved by the 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create three-day weekends, later becoming popularly, but not officially, known as a day to honor all presidents, particularly Lincoln.
Key Historical Facts:
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- Original Intent: Washington’s birthday was celebrated nationwide by the mid-1800s and became an official federal holiday in 1879.
- The Shift: In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act shifted the observance from February 22 to the third Monday of February, allowing it to fall between Feb. 15 and…