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22 Presidents Day Trivia Questions and Answers

By John Rafael·Updated May 2025·3 min read
Presidents Day Trivia

  1. 1When is Presidents' Day observed in the United States?

  2. 2What was Presidents' Day originally celebrated as?

  3. 3Which U.S. president's birthday is most closely associated with Presidents' Day?

  4. 4Why did the U.S. government move Washington's Birthday to the third Monday in February?

  5. 5Is Presidents' Day a federal holiday?

  6. 6Which other U.S. president's birthday is often celebrated on Presidents' Day?

  7. 7What year was Presidents' Day established as a federal holiday?

  8. 8What is the primary purpose of Presidents' Day?

  9. 9Which U.S. president was born on February 22 and is historically celebrated on Presidents' Day?

  10. 10What does Presidents' Day celebrate beyond George Washington's birthday?

  11. 11Which stores are known for big sales during Presidents' Day?

  12. 12What common activity do many people do on Presidents' Day?

  13. 13Is Presidents' Day observed on the same date every year?

  14. 14Which U.S. state does not observe Presidents' Day?

  15. 15Which U.S. president's birthday is closest to Presidents' Day?

  16. 16How did Presidents' Day become associated with multiple presidents?

  17. 17Are federal offices and banks open on Presidents' Day?

  18. 18What type of events are commonly held on Presidents' Day?

  19. 19What type of sales events are typically associated with Presidents' Day?

  20. 20How does Presidents' Day affect government offices?

  21. 21Which group of people often receive discounts during Presidents' Day sales?

  22. 22What type of educational programs are sometimes featured on Presidents' Day?

Answer Key

  1. 1. The third Monday in February.
  2. 2. George Washington's Birthday.
  3. 3. George Washington.
  4. 4. To provide workers with a long weekend under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
  5. 5. Yes, Presidents' Day is a federal holiday in the U.S.
  6. 6. Abraham Lincoln.
  7. 7. 1885, originally as Washington's Birthday.
  8. 8. To honor and celebrate all U.S. presidents.
  9. 9. George Washington.
  10. 10. The birthdays and achievements of all U.S. presidents.
  11. 11. Retailers such as Macy's and Walmart.
  12. 12. Take part in sales shopping or attend parades.
  13. 13. No, it is observed on the third Monday in February.
  14. 14. South Dakota, where it is still celebrated as Washington's Birthday.
  15. 15. Abraham Lincoln, on February 12.
  16. 16. The holiday evolved after the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968.
  17. 17. No, they are typically closed for the holiday.
  18. 18. Parades, educational programs, and special sales events.
  19. 19. Retail sales, including discounts on furniture and electronics.
  20. 20. They are closed in observance of the holiday.
  21. 21. Military personnel and veterans.
  22. 22. Programs about American history, particularly the lives of presidents.

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