GEORGE Washington was the first President of the United States and there have since been 45 others who have preceded him.
Every year Presidents Day is celebrated and many want to know more about it.
When is Presidents Day?
Presidents Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is celebrated annually in February.
The day falls on the third Monday of the month.
Although his date of birth is actually February 22, 1732, the day of remembrance was moved to Third Monday due to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
For 2022, Presidents Day will be celebrated on Monday, February 21.
Is Presidents Day a public holiday?
In the United States, there are 11 federal holidays.
Among these federal holidays is Presidents Day.
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Others include:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
- June 19 Independence Day (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (first Monday in September)
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
Columbus Day is also Indigenous Peoples Day in honor of Native American peoples and their cultures.
Why do we celebrate Presidents Day?
Presidents Day was first created in honor of George Washington, the nation’s first president and the only one to be unanimously elected.
The day has since turned into a celebration to honor all the presidents who have served in office.
Many spend the day learning about American history and discussing the presidents who helped shape our nation into what it is today.
Some also spend the day honoring those who have been murdered while in office.
In February 2022, four presidents were assassinated, including:
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