Presidents Day is a federal holiday, which means federal offices will be closed and some services will be unavailable that day.
Banks, post offices, government offices and the stock market will be closed on Monday, February 16. Supermarkets, restaurants and shops are more likely to be open.
Presidents Day, officially “Washington’s Birthday,” was the first holiday named after an individual president. It was founded in 1879 in honor of George Washington, but has since expanded to celebrate all U.S. presidents.
The name Presidents Day became more widely recognized after a shift to celebrate a three-day weekend in 1968. However, Congress never changed the name from “Washington’s Birthday” to Presidents Day under federal law.
Here’s what’s open and closed on Presidents Day.
Will the post office be open on Presidents Day?
US Postal Service post offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 and no mail will be delivered. USPS offices will reopen on February 17.
Are UPS and FedEx operating on Presidents Day?
According to the company’s website, UPS pickup and delivery services are available on Presidents Day. Shops are also open.
UPS Ground Saver and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries require one additional business day of transportation due to the federal holiday.
FedEx services will be largely available. U.S. and international parcel and express freight services will operate on an adjusted schedule.
Are banks open on Presidents Day?
Bank branches close on federal holidays, meaning Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Chase, Truist and CitiBank branches are closed on that day.
Is the stock market open?
The stock market will be closed for Presidents Day.
The Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange and US bond markets will be closed on Monday, February 16 for the holiday.
Are schools closed on Presidents Day?
Most public schools will be closed for Presidents Day, but parents should check with their school districts. While many universities close over the holiday, this is not a universal policy and students should check their institutions to confirm this.
Are grocery stores and other retailers closed on Presidents Day?
National supermarkets will be open over the holiday, but shoppers should double-check their local stores.
Walmart, Aldi, Target, Whole Foods and Costco will operate during regular business hours.
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