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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

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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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