April 30, 1789
It was started by George Washington.
in 1772
Washington's birthday
The 1st President of the United States was George Washington from April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797
No. Voting for the president took several months.
Presidents' Day (officially known as "Washington's Birthday", but also known as "President's Day" and "Presidents Day") commemorates the accomplishments of the various Presidents of the United States.It mostly honors presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Inauguration Day falls on January 20 in Washington, D.C.
George Washington (Feb 22) and Lincoln (Feb 12) are the presidents associated with President's Day.
Yes, it does
One might think so, but no. The federal holiday is to commemorate the birthday of George Washington and the proper name for it is actually Washington's Birthday.
(Although it is commonly called President's Day to honor both Washington and Lincoln's birthdays.) It was not invented by any president. It is a federal holiday.
It's a federal holiday.