Propaganda and Accepted Ignorance notwithstanding, today, the third Monday in February, is still officially recognized as the anniversary of George Washington's February 22 birthday. (The Monday shift was made in an Executive Order issued by Richard Nixon in 1971 to give federal and other employees yet another three-day weekend, thereby robbing this date and all the other affected ones, including the Glorious Fourth, of their historical distinction.)
Lincoln's birthday observance, however, isn't a federal holiday, but rather one of the (rapidly dwindling, appropriately for old Abe) options left to the several States.
Cobbling the two together is yet another creeping collectivist abomination.
“Cobbling the two together is yet another creeping collectivist abomination.”
a little strong, methinks. But, I respect your opinion and wish you a good patriotic observance...