George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...

The shift from Washington’s Birthday to Presidents' Day began in the late 1960s, when Congress proposed the Uniform Monday ...

Well, at least you'll have a three-day holiday ... known as Washington's Birthday, the first federal holiday of the year was originally meant to honor the country's first president, George Washington.

Then comes Valentine's Day. And not long after that is Presidents Day, also known as George Washington's birthday, on Monday, Feb. 17. So, what’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2025?