What United States Holiday is on February 16?
“Washington’s Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is also commonly known as Presidents Day (or Presidents’ Day). As Washington’s Birthday or Presidents Day, it is also the official name of a concurrent state holiday celebrated on the same day in a number of states.” Washington’s Birthday Observed by United States Type: Federal (and most U.S. states) Date: Third Monday in February 2009 date: February 16 2010 date: February 15 Observances: Community, historical celebrations; honoring the veterans and purple heart recipients; Congressional recognition. Related to: Lincoln’s Birthday Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
