Is There an Apostrophe in Presidents Day?

Presidents Day is Feb. 20 this year.

If you're writing about it: AP Style says don't use an apostrophe in Presidents Day. For writers and editors using the Chicago Manual of Style, it's plural possessive: Presidents' Day. Here's a closer look.

 

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One Response to “Is There an Apostrophe in Presidents Day?”

  1. February 18, 2024 at 3:38 pm

    When I was in school we celebrated two presidents birthdays, Lincoln’s and Washington’s and it was my understanding that since they were so close they were combined into one holiday. That was maybe in the 1950’s or 1960’s.