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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.
Washington's Birthday: Also called: Presidents Day or a variant thereof: Observed by: United States: Type: Federal (and most U.S. states) Observances: Community, historical celebrations; honoring the veterans and purple heart recipients; Congressional recognition. Date: Third Monday in February: 2017 date: February 20 () 2018 date: February 19 ()