Why is Washington's birthday celebrated as President's Day?

On the third Monday of February Month, President's day is Celebrated in 1971.

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This year 2023, will be celebrated on 22 February.

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The birthday of George Washington is on 22 February.

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All federal workers were given a holiday on February 22 by Congress in 1885.

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President's day is given to rising in birthdays between the birthdays of Washington and Abraham Lincon.

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President's day is rooted in honoring former president George Washington's birthday.

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It was passed by Congress in 1968 that the Uniform Monday Holiday Act came into effect.

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On this day post office may be closed, and the grocery store will remain open.

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