Presidents Day 

Presidents day is George Washington's birthday and it is know or called presidents day because other presidents have the same birthday as George Washington. Today, the February holiday has become well known for being a day which many stores, especially car dealers, hold sales. Until the late 1980's, corporate businesses generally close on this day, similar to present corporate practices on Memorial Day or Christmas Day. Consequently, some schools, which used to close for a  single day for both Lincoln's and Washington's birthday, now often close for the entire week (beginning with the Monday holiday as a "mid-winter recess". For example, the New York City school district began doing so in the 1990's. Washington's birthday is celebrated alone in Massachusetts  and George Washington's Day in Virginia. Many colleges and universities hold regular classes and operations on Presidents Day.