Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated in the USA. The day celebrates the birthdays of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The birthday of George Washington, the First US President, actually falls on February 22nd. While Abraham Lincoln's, the 16th President, falls on February 12th.
Originally both birthdays were celebrated as holidays. But about 15-20 years ago Congress passed a law that moved the celebrations of many of the federal holidays to Mondays (for a 3 day weekend and to save $$). Presidents Day was created as a way to observe the 2 birthdays and is celebrated on the Monday that falls between their birthdays.
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As a federal holiday all governmental (federal and state) offices and buildings are closed, as are schools, post offices, and banks. Many schools are also closed during the week in which President's Day falls for "Winter Recess." It is also an occasion for many retail establishments to have special promotions!
US Federal Holidays NOT celebrated on Mondays include: New Years Day (Jan. 01), Independence Day (July4th), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November), and Christmas (Dec. 25th).
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