Presidents’ Day
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When:
February 20, 2023 all-day
America/New York Timezone
2023-02-20T00:00:00-05:00
2023-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
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This is a federal and Virginia holiday.
Every third Monday of February (February 20) we celebrate Presidents’ Day in all its patriotic glory. Many people relish their day off of work, but they might be surprised to know that that was the point! In 1971, Presidents’ Day moved in an effort to create more three-day weekends for the public in the hope that this would inspire greater productivity nationwide. It was believed that at this point in the year, the restorative effects of the winter holidays have begun to fade and people need another break to regain some of that lost stamina.
