Presidents’ Day 2021 in the United States

Presidents’ Day 2021, occasionally known as Washington’s birthday, is a day dedicated to honouring the Presidents of the United States. These majorly include George Washington, born 22 February, Abraham Lincoln, born 12 February, and Thomas Jefferson, born 13 April. Presidents’ Day falls on the third Monday of February. Depending on the state it is being celebrated in, the Day honours either all Presidents of the US or two of the above three. In any case, the Day majorly honours the first president of the US – George Washington. This is why the Day is often known as Washington’s Birthday.

Let us take a look at how the American celebrate Presidents’ Day in the US.

When is Presidents’ Day in 2021?

15

February, 2021

(Monday)

Presidents’ Day	in United States

Is Presidents’ Day In The US A Public Holiday?

Presidents’ Day in the US is a federal holiday in most states, according to Holidays 2021. Although the people honoured differ from state to state, however, the Day is celebrated in almost all of them. Most corporate businesses and schools remain closed throughout the country. Despite that, some corporations remain open with promotions or sales. Whereas, universities and colleges close according to the need of the classes. Public transportations also do not follow their usual route on this Day.

What States Recognize Presidents’ Day In The United States?

Various states honour different Presidents and even other prominent personalities on Presidents’ Day in the US. Let us take a look at how each area celebrates the Day:

Presidents’ Day

The following states honour all presidents of the United States on the third Monday of February:

  • Alaska
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • Oregon
  • Tennessee
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming
  • Hawaii
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Puerto Rico
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Vermont
  • Washington

President’s Day/Washington’s Birthday

The following states honour the first president George Washington on Presidents’ Day in the US:

  • Connecticut
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Virginia
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Massachusetts
  • Louisiana
  • New York
  • Maine

Washington-Lincoln Day

The following states honour both President Washington and President Abraham Lincoln on Presidents’ Day in the US:

  • Arizona
  • Ohio
  • Montana (as Lincoln’s and Washington’s Birthday)
  • Minnesota (as Lincoln’s and Washington’s Birthday)
  • Utah (as Washington and Lincoln Day)

George Washington/Thomas Jefferson Birthday

Alabama celebrates the Day in honour of President Washington and President Thomas Jefferson.

George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day

Arkansas honoured President Washington on this Day, along with Daisy Gatson Bates, an American civil rights activist who worked towards the removal of segregation from schools in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Presidents’ Day In The US: Traditions

The celebrations of Presidents’ Day in the US are about remembering and honouring the Presidents of the United States. The commemoration has several traditions associated with it. These include:

Eating Cherry Pie

The most prevalent story related to the life of George Washington is that of the cherry tree. As a child, he once received a hatchet and damaged his father’s cherry tree with it. When asked, he decided not to lie. He told his father the truth which not only brought joy to the elder Washington but also paved the path of future for the young soon-to-be President. As a result, Washington’s birthday is celebrated with the eating of Cherry Pie, in a way, paying homage to this story.

Purple Heart Medal

This Day is also about honouring the wounded or the fallen of the United States Armed Forces through the oldest award of the US military – the Purple Heart Medal. This badge, inscribed with an image of President Washington honours the brave souls of the army, on Presidents’ Day in the US.

Tributes & Parades

Most places, especially the birthplaces of the presidents, hold lengthy tributes which often end with parades on the Presidents’ Day in the US.

George Washington’s Farewell Address

The US Senate holds a reading of the farewell address of President Washington since 1862, on Presidents’ Day in the United States.

Presidents’ Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2019 Mon 18 February Presidents’ Day Federal Holiday / State Holiday
2020 Mon 17 February Presidents’ Day Federal Holiday / State Holiday
2021 Mon 15 February Presidents’ Day Federal Holiday / State Holiday
2022 Mon 21 February Presidents’ Day Federal Holiday / State Holiday
2023 Mon 20 February Presidents’ Day Federal Holiday / State Holiday
2024 Mon 19 February Presidents’ Day Federal Holiday / State Holiday
2025 Mon 17 February Presidents’ Day Federal Holiday / State Holiday

FAQs

1. Which states do not recognize Presidents Day?

No holiday is observed in Florida, North Carolina or Louisiana.

2. Is Presidents Day a bank holiday?

Bank of the Federal Reserve will be closed for the entire day. Banks in the U.S. usually observe the Federal Reserve Bank holiday schedule.

3. What closed on Presidents Day 2021?

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets are closed on President’s Day and will reopen on the next day.

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Quick Facts

This year: Mon, 15 February 2021
Next year: Mon, 21 February 2022
Last year: Mon, 17 February 2020
Type: Federal Holiday / State Holiday

President’s Day - Names in Other Languages

English: Presidents’ Day, Washington’s Birthday
Norwegian: President-dagen, Washington’s bursdag
Spanish: Día del Presidente
Hebrew: יום הולדתו של וושינגטון, יום הנשיאים
Korean: 대통령의 날, 워싱턴 탄생일
German: Tag der Präsidenten, Geburtstag von Washington
Arabic: يوم الرؤساء, عيد ميلاد واشنطن