Washington’s Birthday: What is Presidents Day and why do we celebrate it?

The United States of America’s “Presidents Day” is celebrated on the third Monday in February as a commemoration of the Feb. 22 birthday of George Washington.

George Washington, being the first president of the United States, led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War, and presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

The celebration always falls near the birthday of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, which is on February 12, hence the name “Presidents Day” to celebrate both presidents together.

Americans honor most importantly Washington, the man who helped shape the formation of our country, and Lincoln, the man who helped save it from division and collapse.

Presidents Day is also observed as a tribute to all of United States presidents and their service to the country.

They embodied integrity, honesty, and courage, and led the country through perilous times.