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Many foreigners are familiar with national holidays in America such as Thanksgiving or the Fourth of July. However, few people have probably heard of Presidents’ Day. It is celebrated on the third Monday every February.
Two important presidents are honored this day: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Washington was the first president of the United States, and Lincoln was the iconic president that fought for human equality.

Until 1971, Washington’s birthday (Feb. 22) was celebrated as a national holiday. Lincoln’s birthday (Feb. 12) was also a holiday in many states. However, Congress decided that all past presidents should be honored and moved the national holiday to a single day, which as stated above, is the third Monday of February.