In 2025, Presidents Day falls on Monday, Feb. 17. It's a federal holiday, which means many people have the day off from work and a majority of schools are closed in observance of the day.

13. "A radical is a man with both feet firmly planted—in the air. A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs, who, ...

Originally established to honor George Washington, the first U.S. president, the holiday has since expanded to recognize all 45 individuals who have served in the role. (You can now subscribe to our ...

The holiday now generally honors not only Washington but also Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday falls on February 12, making it ...

In 1796, George Washington struck six pointed sentences from his Farewell Address. I’d largely forgotten about them—the final address contains enough wisdom to fill volumes—until ...

Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under ...