The Shift Toward Presidents Day Unsplash While Washington's Birthday remained the official holiday for nearly a century, changes were set in motion in the 20th century that would broaden its focus.

They reveal Washington’s deep understanding of the fragile nature of democratic institutions and the ever-present threats of demagoguery and partisan strife. This Presidents Day, these ...

President's Day, the next federal holiday on the calendar, is rapidly approaching. The holiday, which is celebrated annually on the third Monday of February, commemorates the births of two great ...

Presidents Day, also known as Washington's Birthday, is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of February. Financial markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, are closed on Presidents Day.