Forty-seven states across the United States will celebrate a public holiday on Monday, but the confusion surrounding the holiday remains. Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday honors the first president, George Washington, but has been popularly referred to as Presidents Day since being fixed to a Monday over 50 years ago.
The holiday is a mishmash of ideas, with some people calling for a return to solely celebrating Washington. However, states have the freedom to choose how to celebrate the day, with some states honoring specific presidents like Abraham Lincoln or Thomas Jefferson alongside Washington. Others have separate holidays dedicated to Lincoln or other presidents associated with their state.
Overall, the confusion and variety of ways in which Presidents Day is celebrated highlight the diverse perspectives on presidential figures across the country. While some states may opt for a specific focus on one president, others embrace the broad celebration of all presidents.
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