When is Presidents’ Day 2018?
President’s Day in 2018 is on
Monday, 19th of Feb (2/19/2018).
When is Presidents’ Day 2019?
President’s Day in 2019 is on
Monday, 18th of Feb (2/18/2019).
Why we celebrate Presidents’ Day?
It was in 1880 the first time this holiday was celebrated and it was the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen. The holiday honors the accomplishments of the man known as “The Father of his History”, celebrated for his leadership in the founding of the nation, This day is also an opportunity to honor the office of the Presidency, instead of a particular president, that is why Washington’s Birthday is also known as Presidents’ Day.
In addition, the February 12 birthday of Abraham Lincoln the President during the Civil War (1861-1865), was a holiday in more states.
Congress declared to honor all past presidents of the United States a holiday to be called President’ Day.
What Do People Do?
People congratulate each other with postcards. In cities, large parades are held. Some stores arrange sales and special offers for the holiday.
How to Celebrate?
This is a holiday for schools, government workers, and banks. The rest of US need to work.
President’s Day Observances
List of dates for other years
| Weekday | Day | Year | Holiday | Type |
| Mon | Feb 19 | 2018 | Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday |
| Mon | Feb 18 | 2019 | Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday |
| Mon | Feb 17 | 2020 | Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday |
| Mon | Feb 15 | 2021 | Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday |
| Mon | Feb 21 | 2022 | Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday |
President’s Day Video
President’s Day Cards
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List of Common Holidays in 2018
| Name | Date | Weekday | Holiday Type |
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Tuesday | US Holidays /National |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 21 | Monday | US Holidays /National |
| Belly Laugh Day | January 24 | Thursday | US Holidays |
| Groundhog Day | February 2 | Saturday | US Holidays |
| Lincoln’s Birthday | February 12 | Tuesday | US Holidays /National |
| Valentine’s Day | February 14 | Thursday | US Holidays |
| Presidents Day and Washington’s Birthday | February 18 | Monday | US Holidays /National |
| Mardi Gras Carnival | March 5 | Tuesday | US Holidays |
| Daylight Saving | March 10 | Sunday | US Holidays |
| St. Patrick’s Day | March 17 | Sunday | US Holidays |
| April Fool’s Day | April 1 | Monday | US Holidays |
| Good Friday | April 19 | Friday | US Holidays |
| Easter | April 21 | Sunday | US Holidays |
| Easter Monday | April 22 | Monday | US Holidays |
| Earth Day | April 22 | Monday | US Holidays |
| Cinco de Mayo | May 5 | Sunday | US Holidays |
| Mother’s Day | May 12 | Sunday | US Holidays /National |
| Armed Forces Day | May 18 | Saturday | US Holidays |
| Memorial Day | May 27 | Monday | US Holidays /National |
| Pentecost | June 9 | Sunday | US Holidays |
| Pentecost Monday | June 10 | Monday | US Holidays |
| Flag Day | June 14 | Friday | US Holidays /National |
| Father’s Day | June 16 | Sunday | US Holidays /National |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Thursday | US Holidays /National |
| Parents’ Day | July 28 | Sunday | US Holidays |
| Labor Day | September 2 | Monday | US Holidays /National |
| Grandparents’ Day | September 8 | Sunday | US Holidays |
| Patriot Day or September 11th | September 11 | Wednesday | US Holidays |
| Stepfamily Day | September 16 | Monday | US Holidays |
| Citizenship Day | September 17 | Tuesday | US Holidays |
| Native American Day | September 27 | Friday | US Holidays |
| Columbus Day | October 14 | Monday | US Holidays /National |
| Boss’s Day | October 16 | Wednesday | US Holidays |
| Sweetest Day | October 19 | Saturday | US Holidays |
| Halloween | October 31 | Thursday | US Holidays |
| Daylight Saving | November 3 | Sunday | US Holidays |
| Veterans’ Day | November 11 | Monday | US Holidays /National |
| Thanksgiving | November 28 | Thursday | US Holidays /National |
| Black Friday | November 29 | Friday | US Holidays |
| Cyber Monday | December 2 | Monday | US Holidays |
| Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | December 7 | Saturday | US Holidays |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Wednesday | US Holidays /National |
| New Year’s Eve | December 31 | Tuesday | US Holidays |
