President’s Day

Last Updated on 1 May 2024 by Roberta P. James

Significance of President’s Day 2025

President’s Day is also known as Washington’s Birthday. This day is observed as a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is a day that celebrates all U.S. presidents, specifically George Washington and the first President of the United States.

Presidents’ Day is observed to be celebrated on the third Monday in February. In 2025, Presidents’ Day is observed on Monday, February 17.

History of President’s Day

The birthday of George Washington on February 22 became a significant day of remembrance. On this time, Washington was recognized as the most significant figure in American history.

Presidents’ Day is the very popular federal holiday for the United States officially known as called Washington’s Birthday.  It celebrates annually on the third Monday of February. This day is used to celebrate the life and achievements of George Washington. He was the first President of the United States (1789-1797) and also known as ‘The Father of his Country’. This day is used to honor and remember all past presidents of United State, and in particular Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson.

The holiday on this day, only applied to the District of Columbia, but in the year 1885 it was extended to the whole country. The day is an official state holiday in United State.

When is President’s Day 2025?

President’s Day 2025 is a federal holiday in United States and falls on the third Monday of February. The date of the federal Holiday changes each year but the day Monday remains same every year.