Presidents' Day 1972: Monday, February 21

Presidents' Day 1972 date

21 February 1972Monday
Countdown
19984 days ago
Rule
Third Monday of February
Type
US federal holiday

Presidents' Day dates, 1969–1981

YearDateDay
Presidents' Day 1969 February 17 Monday
Presidents' Day 1970 February 16 Monday
Presidents' Day 1971 February 15 Monday
Presidents' Day 1972 February 21 Monday
Presidents' Day 1973 February 19 Monday
Presidents' Day 1974 February 18 Monday
Presidents' Day 1975 February 17 Monday
Presidents' Day 1976 February 16 Monday
Presidents' Day 1977 February 21 Monday
Presidents' Day 1978 February 20 Monday
Presidents' Day 1979 February 19 Monday
Presidents' Day 1980 February 18 Monday
Presidents' Day 1981 February 16 Monday

About Presidents' Day

The federal holiday is officially Washington's Birthday, for George Washington, born February 22, 1732. Since 1971 it has fallen on the third Monday of February, so it never lands on his actual birthday. Many states call it Presidents' Day.

Printable February 1972 calendar

Presidents' Day is marked on the calendar. Type your plans, then print it or open the February 1972 calendar page.

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Questions and answers

What day is Presidents' Day 1972?

Presidents' Day 1972 falls on Monday, February 21.

Is Presidents' Day a federal holiday?

Yes. Presidents' Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays, so federal offices, banks and post offices close.

When is Presidents' Day 1973?

Presidents' Day 1973 falls on Monday, February 19.

Why does the date of Presidents' Day change each year?

It is set by a rule rather than a fixed date: third Monday of February. The day of the month moves each year to keep that weekday.

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