2/21/22 - It's President's Day - What's Closed?

Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7:49 AM

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It's a federal holiday and you may need to check ahead before you go because some offices will be closed today.

The third Monday of February marks Presidents Day, a federal holiday commemorating the nations' 45 commanders in chief.

The observance usually falls on or near George Washington's February 22 birth date and the holiday is still officially known as Washington's Birthday. This year President Day is Monday, Feb. 21.

George Washington's Birthday became a federal holiday in 1879. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved several federal holidays to Mondays and established Washington's Birthday as the third Monday in February.

What is closed on Presidents Day?

Many schools will be closed for the federal holiday. Most restaurants and businesses will be open – especially since Presidents Day has become a day for sales promotions.

Mail

The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver residential or business mail Monday, and post offices will be closed. Priority Mail Express is delivered 365 days a year.

Fedex and UPS offices are open, and they will make pickups and deliveries Monday.

Banks

Most banks, including Federal Reserve Banks, will be closed. ATMs will be available, and TD Bank will be open.

Markets

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets will be closed.

Government offices and courts

Federal courts are closed, as are federal government institutions. Most states celebrate the holiday, so expect state agencies and courts to be closed.

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