10 Facts About President's Day - as part of the travel series by GeoBeats.

Here are 10 Facts about Presidents' Day.

10 – In 1885, President Chester Arthur signed a bill making Washington’s Birthday a Federal holiday.

9 – For the past few decades, Presidents' Day has been observed on the 3rd Monday in February.

8 – In February of 1971, Richard Nixon declared Presidents' Day as a day to recognize all U.S. Presidents.

7 – George Washington was born 280 years ago on February 22nd, 1732.

6 – Just like the US, Botswana also celebrates its Presidents' Day but during the month of July.

5 – Every year since late 1800s, ‘Washington’s Farewell Address’ is read in the Senate on February 22nd.

4 – Washington’s Birthday is the 1st Federal holiday honoring a U.S. Citizen.

3 – In Virginia, President’s Day is called “George Washington Day”.

2- Mount Rushmore is a top spot to visit on President’s Day.

1 – Presidents' Day weekend is popular for store sales and car dealerships specials.