Washington’s Birthday, also known as Presidents’ Day, is a federal holiday observed in the United States on the third Monday of February. The holiday was originally established in 1879 to honor George Washington, whose birthday is recognized as February 22. In 1971, the date was moved to create three-day weekends under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, meaning it never falls on Washington's actual birthday. Celebrations vary by state; some honor only Washington, while others include Abraham Lincoln or Thomas Jefferson. Notable celebrations occur in Alexandria, Virginia, which hosts a month-long event featuring the nation's largest Washington's Birthday parade, and in Eustis, Florida, with its annual GeorgeFest. Traditional foods associated with the holiday include cherry pie, linked to the legend of Washington's honesty regarding a cherry tree. Federal and state offices are closed, along with many public schools, while most corporate businesses remain open.