Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and concurrent with Presidents' Day. Washington's Birthday is commonly referred to as presidents' Day (sometimes spelled President's Day). Both Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays are in February.
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