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Today the nation typically combines Washington’s Birthday with Presidents’ Day, celebrating both days on the third Monday in February.
According to MountVernon.org, the website of the historic home of the United States' first president, George Washington, "In 1879, the United States made Washington's February 22nd Birthday a federal holiday. Today, the third Monday in February is frequently referred to as 'Presidents' Day.'
"Until 1968, Washington’s Birthday had always been celebrated on February 22. It was tradition and a powerful reminder of the man who helped create what we have today in the United States."
"On June 28, 1968, Congress passed the 'Uniform Monday Holiday Act.' This law was to provide uniform annual observances of certain legal public holidays on Mondays. The act was also created to provide federal employees with more three-day weekends. Under this new law, Washington’s birthday would be celebrated on the third Monday of February, partially losing the value and identity of the importance of his birthday. Washington’s birthday has not been celebrated on the actual day of his birth since the law took effect in 1971."
"Today the nation typically combines Washington’s Birthday with Presidents’ Day, celebrating both days on the third Monday in February."