Presidents' Day

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All the Presidents' Day Sales You Need to Know!

What better way to honor your forefathers than to treat yourself to something shiny and new?


What better way to honor your forefathers than to treat yourself to something shiny and new? Shop these awesome Presidents' Day sales while they're hot!

Kid Shopping

Prep For Presidents' Day With Fun Trivia and Activities

Presidents' Day shouldn't just be exciting because it often means a day off school.

Presidents' Day shouldn't just be exciting because it often means a day off school. Use it as an opportunity to teach children about past and present US leaders. We've gathered activities and games — we're talking coloring books and a deck of cards — that give kids the 411 on American presidents while officially keeping them entertained.

Dogs

Hail to the Pooch: Saluting First Dog Bo on Presidents' Day

As we pay homage to this nation's highest office today, it's also the perfect time to celebrate the commander in chief's best friend.
First Dog Bo Obama Pictures For Presidents' Day

As we pay homage to this nation's highest office today, it's also the perfect time to celebrate the commander in chief's best friend. First Dog Bo has snuggled himself into the hearts of the Obama family, White House staff, foreign dignitaries, and the American public with his curly, cuddly fur, even-keeled temperament, and deep, soulful eyes. He's also put Portuguese Water Dogs on the map for many folks who had never heard of the breed before this pup paraded across the White House lawn in 2009. So happy Presidents' Day, Bo! We hope your day brims with treats, naps, and a gallop across the South Lawn!

Quiz

Surprise Your Kids With These Fun Presidential Facts

Bring out the apple pie and don't tell a lie, it's Presidents' Day!

Bring out the apple pie and don't tell a lie, it's Presidents' Day! While tots across the country take a day off from school to honor our nation's first president, the holiday serves as an opportunity to teach lil ones some fun facts about America's leaders. Gather the kids around and see how much you know about the men who have occupied the highest office in the land.

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Holiday

Do You Get Presidents' Day Off?

Washington's birthday, also known as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday which falls on the third Monday during February.

Washington's birthday, also known as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday which falls on the third Monday during February. I have some friends who get a three-day weekend, and others who have to work. As for me, I'm going into the office! Do you have to go to work today, or did you get the day off?

Google Earth

Celebrate Presidents' Day With the Google Earth Presidents Showcase

Quick — who was our 27th president, and where was he born?

Quick — who was our 27th president, and where was he born? If you don't know, Google has the answer, easily packaged in its new US Presidents Showcase, a feature of Google Earth.

Just in time to celebrate Presidents' Day, the Showcase maps where all of our fearless leaders were born, plus details facts about their terms. And since it's part of Google Earth, you know you're in for lots of zooming and learning as you take a historical tour of our country.

The plug-in breaks up the list of 44 by time periods and allows you to tour each president's details by pressing play, back, or forward. States' names are shown as they were added to the union, so you can impress your friends and show your patriotism with important geographical and historical knowledge (like, "Taft. Ohio. Joined 1803").