Washington's Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the holiday has become an occasion to celebrate the birthdays of both President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln.

February 20, 2023 Presidents' Day: February 20, 2023.

The following are just a few great ideas to get you started.

1. Prepare a president-inspired meal.
2. Start a self-improvement plan based on presidential values.
3. Spend some time outside enjoying Mother Nature.
4. Spend some time curled up with an appropriate book.
5. Write a letter to the President of the United States.

Because the holiday celebrates more than one president, the plural possessive spelling of Presidents' Day is the one most often considered standard. Presidents' (plural) communicates the day belongs to more than one president. This is the spelling you are most likely to see used on calendars and by major newspapers.

Monday was Presidents' Day, a day known for celebrating of both George Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's combined Birthdays. Presidents' Day was created in 1971, when President Richard Nixon combined the birthdays of two of our most well-known presidents into one single federal holiday.

Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti The birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati is observed on the 15th of February in several states of India.

On 20 February 2023, Americans will celebrate Presidents Day, an annual holiday that began in honour of George Washington.

WHAT DO YOU SAY ON PRESIDENTS DAY?

• Hail to the Chief!
• Wishing you a Happy Presidents Day and a relaxing weekend, too.
• A warm salute to our nation's great leaders - Happy Presidents Day!
• Sending you warm wishes on Presidents Day …
• My Fellow Americans, Happy Presidents Day!
• A prayer for unity on Presidents Day …

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.

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.

On the third Monday in February, we honor our first President, George Washington, whose birthday is February 22. We also traditionally honor President Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is February 12.

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• Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February, thanks to the 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
• It was established in 1885 in honor of President George Washington's birthday.
• Washington's birthday was actually on February 22, 1732 (this would be his 282nd birthday!)