Presidents Day

What is Presidents Day?
is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. The day honors presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the USA's first president.

What is the purpose of President Day?
 is to celebrate the American presidency and remember all those who served as President of the United States. This, however, is not the official purpose of the holiday.

When is it?
Both President's Day and George Washington's birthday are always celebrated on the third Monday of February.

What are several ways to show honor and respect on Presidents Day?
Several states honor presidents with official state holidays that do not fall on the third Monday of February.