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[sleeper]

Hi, there.

Look at the following sentences.

#1. Presidents' Day is the third Monday in February.
#2. Presidents' Day is the third Monday of February.
#3. New Year's Day is the first day in January.
#4. New Year's Day is the first day of January.

Which is correct or more frequently used, 'in' or 'of'?

I'm looking forward to your answers.

Thanks.

[LucentShade]

I would say #1 and #4, but maybe other speakers might say other things. Unfortunately, I'm not sure why the use of in vs. of changes.