Washington's Birthday

[retiredguy123]

Today is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday (not Presidents Day). Also, it is not a Florida state holiday. A lot of national news people seem to think that Presidents Day is a national holiday.

[Dusty_Star]

Today is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday (not Presidents Day). Also, it is not a Florida state holiday. A lot of national news people seem to think that Presidents Day is a national holiday.

Thanks for the info.

[manaboutown]

Correct! I remember the incredible sales in the F Street stores in D.C. on Wahington's Birthday.

We used to celebrate Lincoln's Birthday as well in the good old days...

[dewilson58]

I'm pretending I'm having a good day since the Futures are not on a holiday.

:jester:

[ThirdOfFive]

Today is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday (not Presidents Day). Also, it is not a Florida state holiday. A lot of national news people seem to think that Presidents Day is a national holiday.
Eric Lagatta
USA TODAY
2/18/2024

Here's what to know about Presidents Day and how it came to be:
Bearing the likenesses of four United States chief executives, Mount Rushmore is pictured in 2019 in Keystone, South Dakota. Presidents Day, which is Monday, serves as a day off for federal workers and typically signals the start of many retails sales and deals.
When is Presidents Day 2024?

This year, Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 19.

The holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of every February because of a bill signed into law in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Taking effect three years later, the Uniform Holiday Bill mandated that three holidays – Memorial Day, Presidents Day and Veterans Day – occur on Mondays to prevent midweek shutdowns and add long weekends to the federal calendar, according to Britannica...

How is the holiday celebrated?

Because Presidents Day is a federal holiday, most federal workers will have the day off.

NOTE THE FOLLOWING PER THE GOVERNMENT OPM WEBSITE: This holiday is designated as "Washington’s Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees.

So...it's both. Or neither. Or...whatever.

Bottom line: no mail delivery today.

[fdpaq0580]

As I am retired, it's just another Monday. But a Monday with no bills is a good Monday.

[retiredguy123]

Eric Lagatta
USA TODAY
2/18/2024

Here's what to know about Presidents Day and how it came to be:
Bearing the likenesses of four United States chief executives, Mount Rushmore is pictured in 2019 in Keystone, South Dakota. Presidents Day, which is Monday, serves as a day off for federal workers and typically signals the start of many retails sales and deals.
When is Presidents Day 2024?

This year, Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 19.

The holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of every February because of a bill signed into law in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Taking effect three years later, the Uniform Holiday Bill mandated that three holidays – Memorial Day, Presidents Day and Veterans Day – occur on Mondays to prevent midweek shutdowns and add long weekends to the federal calendar, according to Britannica...

How is the holiday celebrated?

Because Presidents Day is a federal holiday, most federal workers will have the day off.

NOTE THE FOLLOWING PER THE GOVERNMENT OPM WEBSITE: This holiday is designated as "Washington’s Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees.

So...it's both. Or neither. Or...whatever.

Bottom line: no mail delivery today.
Not true. Presidents Day is not a Federal holiday. The bill signed by President Johnson in 1968 was HR 15951. I read the bill. The law changes the date for the Federal holiday, Washington's Birthday, to the third Monday in February. But, it does not change the name of the holiday, which remains today as "Washington's Birthday". The law makes no reference to a "Presidents Day". I don't know of any Federal recognition of a holiday called Presidents Day.

[Stu from NYC]

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were the two greatest presidents we have ever had and both should be remembered as such with each having their own National Holiday

[retiredguy123]

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were the two greatest presidents we have ever had and both should be remembered as such with each having their own National Holiday
There has never been a Federal holiday for Abraham Lincoln.

[Taltarzac725]

Presidents' Day 2024 (https://editorials.voa.gov/a/presidents-day-2024/7485785.html)

Another link.

I recall seeing President Ronald Reagan speak at the University of Nevada, Reno in 1982. He was a great communicator.

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[ThirdOfFive]

Not true. Presidents Day is not a Federal holiday. The bill signed by President Johnson in 1968 was HR 15951. I read the bill. The law changes the date for the Federal holiday, Washington's Birthday, to the third Monday in February. But, it does not change the name of the holiday, which remains today as "Washington's Birthday". The law makes no reference to a "Presidents Day". I don't know of any Federal recognition of a holiday called Presidents Day.
How many ways can a hair be split?

The third Monday in February is a Federal holiday, whether that "holiday" is labeled (as is commonly done) President's Day or Washington's Birthday.

End of story.

[retiredguy123]

How many ways can a hair be split?

The third Monday in February is a Federal holiday, whether that "holiday" is labeled (as is commonly done) President's Day or Washington's Birthday.

End of story.
You proved the whole point of my original post. Congress can change a Federal holiday, but USA Today cannot.

[Stu from NYC]

There has never been a Federal holiday for Abraham Lincoln.

He is more deserving of one than the newer ones.

[Dusty_Star]

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were the two greatest presidents we have ever had and both should be remembered as such with each having their own National Holiday

Yes!!!!! :bigbow:

[bowlingal]

If it wasn'[t a federal holiday, than why is the post office and banks closed??

[retiredguy123]

If it wasn'[t a federal holiday, than why is the post office and banks closed??
Did you read the thread? It is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday.

[merrymini]

It is my understanding that the southern states would not allow a bill to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday, so honoring all our presidents on Washington’s birthday would cover him. The fact that states behave like petulant children to deny such a great president this honor says more about them then it does about Lincoln.

[Girlcopper]

Not true. Presidents Day is not a Federal holiday. The bill signed by President Johnson in 1968 was HR 15951. I read the bill. The law changes the date for the Federal holiday, Washington's Birthday, to the third Monday in February. But, it does not change the name of the holiday, which remains today as "Washington's Birthday". The law makes no reference to a "Presidents Day". I don't know of any Federal recognition of a holiday called Presidents Day.
Oh God. Who cares? It’s Monday. Enjoy

[retiredguy123]

It is my understanding that the southern states would not allow a bill to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday, so honoring all our presidents on Washington’s birthday would cover him. The fact that states behave like petulant children to deny such a great president this honor says more about them then it does about Lincoln.
Some states have created a state holiday that they call President's Day, but not Florida. In fact, Florida doesn't even recognize the Federal holiday and the libraries were open yesterday. The Federal holiday is called Washington's Birthday. But many people, including the national news media, seem to believe that the Federal holiday is called Presidents Day. It's not.

[midiwiz]

Today is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday (not Presidents Day). Also, it is not a Florida state holiday. A lot of national news people seem to think that Presidents Day is a national holiday.

and so?????

[Ptmcbriz]

It doesn’t matter what you call it. It’s designated by the federal government as an official holiday. That’s why the post offices and banks are closed. Every state I’ve lived in recognizes it as holiday. It’s odd that Florida doesn’t respect honoring Washington, Lincoln, etc on this day. Although, I know some workers in The Villages that work for companies that gave them the day off as a paid holiday, so there are great companies honoring our Presidents.

[MikeN]

It is a federal holiday!

[retiredguy123]

Oh God. Who cares? It’s Monday. Enjoy
It appears as though you have never started a thread. Perhaps you could post something that people would care about?

[nn0wheremann]

Today is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday (not Presidents Day). Also, it is not a Florida state holiday. A lot of national news people seem to think that Presidents Day is a national holiday.
“ The "Presidents’ Day" Misnomer

Today the nation typically combines Washington’s Birthday with Presidents’ Day, celebrating both days on the third Monday in February. However, Presidents’ Day is not the official name of the holiday.

While the name “Presidents’ Day” was proposed for this Monday holiday in 1951, the U.S. government never officially changed the name. In the 1980s, thanks to advertising campaigns for holiday sales, the term became popularized and largely accepted.

The idea behind the name was to create a holiday that did not recognize a specific president, but rather celebrated the office of the presidency. This joint recognition would also celebrate President Lincoln's February 12 birthday within the same period, but arguably, George Washington (the Father of our country) deserves his own day. ” George Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day? * George Washington's Mount Vernon (https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/facts/the-truth-about-presidents-day/)

Illinois used to have a state holiday on February 12 too, and two holidays in one month was considered too much by some people, so Presidents’ Day was adopted by the business community.

[Byte1]

Presidents' Day | GovInfo (https://www.govinfo.gov/features/presidents-day-2024)

"Presidents’ Day is observed annually on the third Monday in February. It is a federal holiday in the United States that was originally established in 1879 to commemorate the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Since then, the holiday has evolved to recognize all presidents who have served the needs of the country.

George Washington’s birthday falls on February 22nd and was celebrated as a separate holiday for many years. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved several Federal holidays to Mondays to create more three-day weekends for workers. In 1971, the implementation of the Uniform Monday Holiday Law (82 Stat. 250) moved the celebration of Washington's Birthday to the third Monday in February. Additionally, some reformers wanted to change the name of the holiday to Presidents' Day, in honor of both Lincoln and Washington. However, the proposal was rejected by Congress, and the holiday is still officially recognized as Washington's Birthday. While the name change has never been authorized by Congress, it has gained a strong hold on the public consciousness to honor all U.S. Presidents and is generally used on calendars, in advertising, and by many government agencies. (Source: National Archives "

[manaboutown]

To me it will always be Washington's Birthday. I also celebrate Lincoln's Birthday and Franklin's as I see them as incredible patriots who contributed enormously to build our great country.

[Topspinmo]

“ The "Presidents’ Day" Misnomer

Today the nation typically combines Washington’s Birthday with Presidents’ Day, celebrating both days on the third Monday in February. However, Presidents’ Day is not the official name of the holiday.

While the name “Presidents’ Day” was proposed for this Monday holiday in 1951, the U.S. government never officially changed the name. In the 1980s, thanks to advertising campaigns for holiday sales, the term became popularized and largely accepted.

The idea behind the name was to create a holiday that did not recognize a specific president, but rather celebrated the office of the presidency. This joint recognition would also celebrate President Lincoln's February 12 birthday within the same period, but arguably, George Washington (the Father of our country) deserves his own day. ” George Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day? * George Washington's Mount Vernon (https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/facts/the-truth-about-presidents-day/)

Illinois used to have a state holiday on February 12 too, and two holidays in one month was considered too much by some people, so Presidents’ Day was adopted by the business community.


They figured out if they didn’t make it Presidents’ Day there would be 44 other holidays for presidents and counting.