Presidents’ Day will be observed on Monday, February 16, according to an announcement made on Mar. 9. The federal holiday honors George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all other U.S. presidents.
The holiday was established in 1971 by combining the previous holidays that marked Lincoln’s birthday on February 12 and Washington’s birthday on February 22. While it is commonly referred to as Presidents’ Day, the federal government has not officially changed the name from Washington’s Birthday.
On this day, many government offices, banks, post offices, and other institutions may be closed as it falls on the third Monday in February. However, Village offices will remain open.
Additional resources about the history and significance of Presidents’ Day are available through several organizations including History.com, Old Farmer’s Almanac, National Archives, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
The observance continues to serve as a time for Americans to reflect on the contributions of past presidents.
