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Why is George Washington's official birthday celebration held on February 22 when he was actually born on February 11? we lost 11 days when we changed from the Julian to the gregorian calenders during his life time. so Washington celebrated his birthday 11 days later to make it a year after hi â¦ s last birthday.
While it may seem like the entire nation observes âPresidentsâ Day,â Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, and New York specifically recognize the third Monday in February as âWashingtonâs Birthdayâ or âGeorge Washington Day.. Some states, such as Virginia, celebrate Washingtonâs birthday the entire month of February.