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The Presidents’ Day Secret: Why the U.S. Officially Celebrates a Holiday That Technically Doesn’t Exist

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10 Surprising Presidents’ Day Facts: History, Myths, and George Washington

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Washington DC, today, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Americans across the country are enjoying a three-day weekend. While most call it “Presidents’ Day,” the history behind this federal holiday is far more complex (and strange) than a simple mattress sale might suggest.

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Ridgewood’s Noise Ordinance will Be in Effect all day January 2nd

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Ridgewood NJ, because this coming Monday, January 2nd, is a federal holiday (“New Year’s Day celebrated”), Ridgewood’s noise ordinance will be in effect all day.

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Village of Ridgewood Now Prohibits the Commercial Use of Power Tools on Sundays and all Federal Holidays

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Ridgewood NJ, Ordinance 3892 – Commercial use of power & manual tools [revised times – (0800 hours instead of 0730 hours on weekdays) – new prohibitions – (includes prohibition on use of manual tools) – and added holidays] – Approved by Village Council members tonight with an effective date of 03/11/2022.

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