Presidents Day Today

The United States is marking Presidents Day today, which began as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, and its official name remains Washington’s Birthday.

Throughout the 19th century, communities celebrated with parades and fireworks.

In the late 1800s, Feb. 22 became a federal holiday.

The holiday was moved to the third Monday in February in 1971, creating a three-day weekend for many workers.

Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is Feb. 12, and many people now associate both presidents with the holiday.