Presidents Day 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Presidents Day 2025 was Monday, February 17, 2025
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Presidents Day - Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 17, 2025 | Monday | Past |
| 2026 | February 16, 2026 | Monday | In 104 days |
| 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | In 468 days |
| 2028 | February 21, 2028 | Monday | In 839 days |
| 2029 | February 19, 2029 | Monday | In 1203 days |
📚 History & Origin
Originally established in 1885 to honor George Washington's birthday (February 22), the holiday was officially called 'Washington's Birthday.' In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved the celebration to the third Monday in February, which also falls near Abraham Lincoln's birthday (February 12). While the federal holiday is still officially called 'Washington's Birthday,' it is commonly known as 'Presidents Day' and is seen as a day to honor all U.S. presidents, past and present.
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Americans celebrate Presidents Day with historical reenactments, educational programs about presidential history, visits to presidential libraries and monuments, and retail sales (famously known as 'Presidents Day sales'). Schools often teach lessons about Washington, Lincoln, and other presidents. Some communities hold parades and patriotic ceremonies.
✨ Fun Facts
George Washington is the only president who didn't actually live in Washington, D.C. - the capital was moved there after his presidency
The federal government still officially calls this holiday 'Washington's Birthday,' not 'Presidents Day'
Car dealerships and retailers made Presidents Day famous for massive sales events, starting in the 1980s
Both Washington and Lincoln never actually celebrated their birthdays on the dates we commemorate them due to calendar changes
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