President’s Day is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the birthdays of two former presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It is observed on the third Monday of February each year, and in 2025, it will fall on Monday, February 17th.
President’s Day was originally established in 1885 as Washington’s Birthday, a holiday to commemorate the birth of George Washington, the first president of the United States. In 1971, the holiday was expanded to include Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, and its name was changed to President’s Day.