Presidents Day is a day to honor those who have served in the Oval Office. The federal holiday is also a day to get a bargain on a mattress or to get a deal on a meal.

Presidents Day originates from George Washington's Birthday (Feb. 22), which became a federal holiday in January 1879.

In June 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved the celebration of Washington's birthday to the third Monday of February – and established Columbus Day as a federal holiday. After the law went into effect in 1971, the closeness of Abraham Lincoln's birthday (Feb. 12) to Presidents Day led to marketers and advertisers promoting Presidents Day sales and events.

Whether or not you get a day off on the federal holiday, you can still take advantage of some food and drink specials for Presidents Day, which is Monday, Feb. 17.

What is Presidents Day?Upcoming holiday started with Washington, now for all presidents

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Presidents Day 2025 food deals

• Chuck E. Cheese: Through Monday, you can get a BOGO deal on 60 minutes of all-you-can-play games and you can add on a Trampoline Zone Admission as a Fun Pass Exclusive for $5 (offer good at participating locations).
• Chevy's Fresh Mex: You can get the 3-Course Sweetheart Menu for Two deal through Monday, Feb. 17. The deal includes a champagne toast, one starter and one entrée perperson, and one dessert to share.
• Dave & Buster’s: All weekend, you can take advantage of the Eat, Drink & Play Combo (starts at $19.99, per person), which includes an entrée, drink and $10 Power Card (Offer is not valid Friday and Saturday after 5 p.m.; some location exclusions and details may apply.)

• El Torito: The restaurant's 3-Course Sweetheart Menu for Two deal is good through Monday, Feb. 17. The deal includes a champagne toast, one starter and one entrée perperson, and one dessert to share.
• Kodiak: Get 20% off on your online order of flapjack and waffle mixes, oatmeal, granola bars and more through Monday.
• Marco’s Pizza: When you order from the new Marco's More Menu, when you spend $7.99, you can add on additional menu items for $5, $6 or $7, including new breadsticks ($5), 6-inch subs ($6) and a medium 1-topping pizza ($7).

• WaBa Grill: On President’s Day, when members of the WaBa Rewards loyalty program buy one entrée, they get one 50% off.

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