Today is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday that falls every year on the third Monday of February. Here are four interesting facts about Presidents' Day.

1) The origins of Presidents' Day's go way, way back. Although George Washington wasn't big on celebrating his birthday (he usually spent the day working), a grateful nation informally observed ...

Local communities develop unique traditions around Presidents Day, from historical reenactments to civic forums. These activities strengthen community bonds while promoting engagement with ...

Inauguration Day traditions have come and gone with different presidents By ... Yet another tradition sure to be discussed during this year's observations is the raising of private money to pay ...

How Presidents Day has evolved from reverence to retail Some historians say the holiday has lost all discernible meaning and lacks recognizable traditions.

As Americans gear up to celebrate Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 17, they will be participating in a tradition that has lasted nearly 150 years.

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton officially ended the White House’s long tobacco tradition when she removed all ashtrays and ...

Presidents Day is around the corner, and that means many stores and businesses may be closed or have different hours to celebrate the federal holiday. ... The tradition grew in stature in 1832, ...

Presidents’ Day falls on Monday, Feb. 17, this year. Most banks will be closed to celebrate the federal holiday. Banks follow the tradition with most federal and state offices in observance of ...

President's Day, the next federal holiday on the calendar, is rapidly approaching.. The holiday, which is celebrated annually on the third Monday of February, commemorates the births of two great ...