When is Presidents Day 2025? and why we celebrate it

Presidents Day is a very special holiday celebrated every year.

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This day is celebrated every year in mid-February to honor past U.S Presidents.

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This year, Presidents Day will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 17.

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This holiday was originally meant to honor the country's first president, George Washington.

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Abraham Lincoln's birth anniversary is also on Feb. 12.

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The position of the holiday between the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln gave rise to the popular name of President Day.

The U.S Postal Service, banks, the stock market and most schools will be closed on Presidents Day.

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