President’s Day

President’s Day was established in 1885 and originally called “Washington's Birthday” by the federal government. It was traditionally on February 22 on Washington’s birthday, but it was later known as President’s Day when it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Some states have different holidays celebrating the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other presidents instead of just one. President’s Day is on the third Monday of February, so the day changes. Several ways to show honor and respect on President’s Day is that schools are closed, schools usually organize events and lessons based on presidents, and some stores usually have sales if they didn’t close that day. Some stores close that day like the post office to show respect as well. It is a day off for many, so many people spend time with their families. You can go to museums to show respect as well and you can take a moment of silence. Some interesting facts are that President’s Day lands on different dates, shows honor to two of the greatest presidents according to many, and it is on February because both Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays are in February. This year President's Day is on February 20.