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Presidents’ Day, officially Washington’s Birthday, is a U.S. holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. Established to honor all U.S. presidents, it primarily pays tribute to Founding Father George Washington. Recognized since 1879, it commemorates Washington’s leadership in the Revolutionary War and his role as the first U.S. president. An official state holiday in most states, it goes by various names, including Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day.