Things To Do Presidents Day Weekend in All 5 Boros of NYC
February 14, 2024 / Things To Do NYC / NYC Neighborhoods / Gotham Buzz NYC.
Presidents Day Weekend is three weeks away. For many, not all, it's a three day weekend. This means the Post Office and most federal, state and oftentimes municipal offices are also closed.
WHAT FOLLOWS IS FROM 2023. UPDATE COMING BETWEEN NOW & FRIDAY.
NYC Weather Presidents Day Weekend. Be aware that this forcast is a full three weeks out and subject to significant change by the time the weekend arrives. But that said, as of this post 1/31/23 the temperature highs will be in the mid 40's, and the temperature lows will be in the around 30 degrees. Precipitation. There isn't any rain forecast for the Presidents Day Weekend, as of this post. Winds. Generally they're 5 - 10 mph. Humidity. It's been a very warm and dry winter and it's expected to continue. As of this post humidity is expected around 50%. Click for NYC Weather.
- CLICK here for a brief report and links to NYC Things to do Presidents Day Weekend - all 5 boros Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Bronx & Staten Island.
Brief History of Presidents Day Holiday in NYC
A day commemorating Lincoln's birthday was first passed in Buffalo, New York in the early 1870's. Presidents Day originated as Washington's Birthday which was a holiday narrowly prescribed for federal government offices in Washington, D.C. in 1879. The holiday was dedicated to honoring the memory of the first American president, George Washington who was born on February 22, 1732.
In 1885 the holiday was expanded to include all federal government offices around the nation. In 1951 there was a push to create a Presidents Day holiday [vs a George Washington's birthday holiday] to include President Lincoln whose birthday is February 12, 1809 and was also celebrated by localities, but it didn't pass.
In 1971 the holiday was moved off of George Washington's birth date to being the third Monday in February. Thus while it never falls upon Washington's birthday 2/22, the official name of the holiday remains Washington's Birthday. But today, most folks refer to it as Presidents Day and to recognize the presidents who honored the U.S. Constitution and served the interests of the people.
- Bronx Things To Do on Presidents Day Weekend BX
- Brooklyn Things To Do on Presidents Day Weekend BK
- Manhattan Things To Do on Presidents Day Weekend MHTN
- Queens Things To Do on Presidents Day Weekend QNS
- Staten Island Things To Do on Presidents Day Weekend SI
More events, many of which will not be Presidents Day themed, will be posted the Friday leading into Presidents Day Weekend [2/17/23].
Enjoy.
