🇺🇸 What is President's Day? 🇺🇸

 

🎉 President's Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated every year on the third Monday of February. It originally honored George Washington's birthday (February 22), the first president of the United States. Over time, it has evolved to recognize all U.S. presidents, especially Abraham Lincoln (February 12).

 

🗓️ History of President's Day

• 1800: After George Washington's death, Americans began unofficially honoring his birthday.
• 1885: Washington's Birthday became a federal holiday.
• 1971: The 'Uniform Monday Holiday Act' moved the holiday to the third Monday of February to create more three-day weekends.
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🏛️ How Americans Celebrate President's Day

1. Retail Sales & Shopping Events 🛍️
   • Major stores offer huge discounts on electronics, furniture, and cars.
2. Educational Activities 🎓
   • Schools often hold events to teach children about the history and achievements of U.S. presidents.
3. Historical Reenactments & Community Events 🗽
   • Historical sites, like Mount Vernon (George Washington’s estate), host special events.

 

🌟 Interesting Facts about President's Day

• It's often referred to as Washington's Birthday, even though it now honors more presidents.
• The exact date changes every year, but it always falls between February 15 and 21.
• President's Day 2025: February 17 (Monday)