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February 20, 2023 in the USAGeorge Washington with US flag. Composition: cute-calendar.com Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is also commonly known as Presidents Day or Presidents' Day. As Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day, it is also the official name of a concurrent state holiday celebrated on the same day in a number of states. The federal holiday Washington's Birthday honors the accomplishments of the man who has been referred to, for over two centuries, as "The Father of his Country". Celebrated for his leadership in the founding of the nation, he was the Electoral College's unanimous choice to become the first President; he was seen as a unifying force for the new republic and set an example for future holders of the office. The holiday is also a tribute to the general who created the first military badge of merit for the common soldier. Revived on Washington's 200th birthday in 1932, the Purple Heart recognizes injuries received in battle. Like Memorial Day and Veterans Day, Washington's Birthday weekend offers another opportunity to honor the country's veterans. Today, the February holiday has become well-known for being a day in which many stores, especially car dealers, hold sales. Until the late 1980s, corporate businesses were universally closed on this day. With the late 1980s advertising push to rename the holiday, more and more businesses are staying open on the holiday each year, and, as on Veterans Day and Columbus Day, most delivery services outside of the U.S. Postal Service now offer regular service on the day as well. Some public transit systems have also gone to regular schedules on the day. Many colleges and universities hold regular classes and operations on President's Day. Consequently, some schools, which used to close for a single day for both Lincoln's and Washington's birthday, now often close for the entire week (beginning with the Monday holiday) as a "mid-winter recess". For example, the New York City school district began doing so in the 1990s. (From: Wikipedia, License: CCA-SA) Where is Washington's Birthday? Nationwide USA When is Washington's Birthday? Monday, the 20th of February 2023 Only 108 days left! More dates:
At the federal level, the third Monday in February is celebrated as Washington’s Birthday. President’s Day will next be observed on Monday, February 20, 2023. For the State of California, the third Monday of February is called President’s Day, and some California institutions (the
California Department of Education is one of them) recognize “Washington Day” on the same third Monday of February. There is confusion around this holiday because it is observed in many different ways across the nation. State tradition may be the guiding factor and Washington’s birthday may be observed as a standalone in some states while commemorating Washington and Lincoln together is a tradition in other states. Others may observe Presidents Day by including those immortalized on Mount Rushmore (Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt) or all presidents in general. Washington’s Birthday, as a federal holiday, is a three-day weekend for federal employees thanks to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968. A Brief History Of Presidents’ DayMultiple sources report that George Washington didn’t like the attention something like a birthday celebration might bring. In spite of this, the first Washington’s Birthday observance took place while he was still in office in 1796. That wasn’t done as a national holiday, President Chester Arthur had to codify it as a national holiday in 1885. Celebrating the day as a national observance meant formal balls in some parts of the country and drinking parties in others. The February PresidentsWashington ultimately ended up sharing his holiday with other “February presidents” including Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Harrison, and Ronald Reagan. (That doesn’t mean they are all honored on Presidents Day in California, but future consideration of a Presidents Day federal holiday might include them if Congress chooses to approve a new interpretation of the day.) Lincoln’s birthday was observed the year following his assassination, 1885. Some states adopted Lincoln’s birthday as a formal holiday but many did not. Many years later in 1968, HR 15951 was drafted; an act that codified when federal holidays were observed. The House Resolution created some standardized three-day holidays for federal employees including Washington’s Birthday. An early version of the Resolution included mention of a name change to Presidents Day to more formally recognize both Washington and Lincoln, but this did not survive to the final law. By the time the 1980s hit, many retailers were using Presidents Day instead of Washington’s Birthday to promote sales and special offers. How California Celebrates Presidents DayA state holiday typically means government agencies are closed, and while some businesses used to close down for the holiday, some sources report that around the late 1980s retailers stopped closing, choosing to have sales and events to attract more customers instead. State-sponsored universities and other campuses in the state may also close, but some schools may choose to remain open, depending on the institution. There are often community-based events, local sales, concerts, and other in-person activities scheduled for the day but not necessarily president-themed. Presidents’ Day By State
Related ArticlesWhy does George Washington have 2 birthdays?George Washington was born in Virginia on February 11, 1731, according to the then-used Julian calendar. In 1752, however, Britain and all its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar which moved Washington's birthday a year and 11 days to February 22, 1732.
Is it Presidents Day or Washington's birthday?While it may seem like the entire nation observes “Presidents' Day,” Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, and New York specifically recognize the third Monday in February as “Washington's Birthday” or “George Washington Day." Some states, such as Virginia, celebrate Washington's birthday the entire month of February.
What day does presidents day fall in 2023?Presidents Day is held on the third Monday in February. In 2023, the event falls on Monday, February 20th.
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday 2023?Presidents' Day 2023 is a U.S. federal holiday that will be observed on Monday, February 20.
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