Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in mid-February to honor past U.S. presidents. Locally, it's part of the next big break week - known as Presidents Day break week in some districts, midwinter recess in others or simply as February break week among most students and teachers.

Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 17. What began as a holiday honoring George Washington has expanded into a day recognizing all U.S. presidents.

Presidents Day is a federal holiday in February to honor past U.S. presidents. See when it is observed in 2025 and what to know about the holiday.

Veterans Day honors military service. The Fourth of July acknowledges the country’s independence. But Presidents Day is something of a mystery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a catch-all holiday meant to celebrate the presidents.

The shift from Washington’s Birthday to Presidents' Day began in the late 1960s, when Congress proposed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.

Yes, Presidents Day is a federal holiday. So all federal offices, including courts, post offices, Social Security offices and others will be closed. Yes, Presidents Day is celebrated as a state holiday in Michigan, so state offices, such as the Secretary of State, also will be closed.