Presidents Day: Why and what does the U.S. celebrate? – Axios

February 17, 2025

Presidents Day comes every third Monday in February: It’s a day many Americans enjoy off from work and cash in on sales. The big picture: The way the holiday is celebrated has evolved throughout U.S. history, from a day of reverence for George Washington to a retail bonanza. The growing pains sparked congressional debates decades ago, but the advertising industry’s cash cow won out over …

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