Washington's Birthday 2021

Washington's Birthday 2021 is on Monday, February 15, 2021 (in 146 days).  Calendar for 2021

Washington's Birthday 2020 has already passed: it was on Monday, February 17, 2020 (217 days ago).  Calendar for 2020

Washington's Birthday is the official name (in accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 6103 - Holidays) for the United States federal holiday whose popular and commonly used name is President's Day. It is celebrated annually on the third Monday of February.

Washington's Birthday honors and celebrates the life and achievements of George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789-1797) and 'The Father of his Country'. The day is, in practice, often used to honor and remember all past US presidents, and in particular Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson.

The holiday Washington's Birthday was created in 1879, first celebrated the following year. It was originally held on Washington's actual birthday (February 22). In 1971 this was changed to the third Monday of February. It was the first federal holiday to be created in honor of an American citizen.

Washington's Birthday is an occasion for community celebrations and parades. Many stores and businesses hold special sales. The Purple Heart military badge (which carries an image of Washington) for soldiers injured in the course of duty is awarded on Washington's Birthday.

Further reading:
• George Washington's Birthday (National Archives)
• Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) on Wikipedia
• 2021 calendar showing all US federal holidays

Washington's Birthday 2022 is on Monday, February 21, 2022 (in 517 days).  Calendar for 2022