When Washington’s Birthday is not Washington’s birthday

George Washington was born either on February 11, 1731 (Julian calendar), or on February 22, 1732 (the Gregorian calendar). Under no circumstances, therefore, can Washington’s birthday fall on Washington’s Birthday.

I am always amused by this practice of maximizing your weekends by planning a national holiday on a third Monday or third Thursday (Thanksgiving) instead of the actual day. I admit it is greatly convenient for us working people to have a long weekend but then we forget the real reason behind the holiday coz we aren't celebrating those people or occasions on the days they should be celebrated.