President's day is mainly celebrated to honor the life and achievements of George Washington, the first president of the United States. And it is also a day to commemorate past presidents of the USA. Some states pay special attention to Abraham Lincoln, because his birthday is also in mid-February. In the celebrations of the weeks or days leading up to the Presidents' Day, schools generally organize events and lessons for students about the presidents of the United States and George Washington in particular.
When is Presidents’ Day 2020?
Presidents Day 2020 occurs on Monday, February 17. This year, as in every year, this important holiday will be held with ceremonies, parades and special commemoration celebrations. After learning about Presidents' Day 2020 holiday date, let's take a look at how this date came about.
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Washington's Birthday was first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia in 1880. And it was made a federal holiday in 1885. The holiday was initially held on the anniversary of George Washington's birth, on February 22. Then, after many years in 1971, this holiday was moved to the third Monday in February.
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