Legislators passed the Monday Holidays Act in 1968. The act moved every federal holiday to Mondays to give Americans a three day weekend. This is when George Washignton’s birthday moved.

Peña book, ¡Viva George! Celebrating Washington's Birthday at the U.S.-Mexico Border, will be available for advance purchase at Gadsby’s and the Alexandria History Museum.

Presidents’ Day, officially named “George Washington’s Birthday,” originated as an informal remembrance of the first president held on his exact birthday, Feb. 22.

When we grew up, celebrating George Washington's birthday was a big deal, and you couldn't help but be inspired by him. We studied him, what he stood for and what he did to bring America to fruition.

February 22 is the birthday of George Washington, the man who, more than any other, made possible our republican form of government. ... Letter to George Steptoe Washington, December 5, 1790.

On George Washington’s birthday, ... Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-Ohio) connects the address to the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, who was acquitted a few weeks earlier.

Legislators passed the Monday Holidays Act in 1968. The act moved every federal holiday to Mondays to give Americans a three day weekend. This is when George Washignton’s birthday moved.