Presidents Day 2020 The third Monday of February: what is open and closed
Presidents Day, aka Washington's Birthday, is today, February 17. As today is a federal holiday, some federal services like the United States Postal Service and the United Federal Reserve may be closed, so the mail and banks might be affected. However, private businesses like restaurants and grocery stores should remain open. For many Americans, Presidents Day has become synonymous to a day of big savings as many retailers roll out their winter clearance sales.
But the third Monday of every February is a day to remember the nation's presidents, especially the first one. In fact, the day's official name is Washington's Birthday after President George Washington, whose birth date was February 22, 1732.
As many people will have the day off work and school to celebrate Presidents Day, stores and restaurants, including grocery stores, will be open. Find out below which grocery stores will be open on Presidents Day.
While these grocery stores will generally stay open on Presidents Day, opening hours can vary by location so check with your local grocery store to make sure they are open, or if their opening hours are shorter due to the holiday.
Stores including Walmart, Best Buy, and Macy's, will be hosting sales in honor of the day, with some deals and discounts lasting for a week. Additionally, not only will some stores stay open for Presidents Day, but they will be celebrating the holiday with sales.
The federal holidays celebrated in the U.S. so far this year are New Year's Day on January 1, Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20 and today is Presidents Day, February 17.
The federal holidays coming up in 2020 are Memorial Day on May 25, Independence Day on July 4, Labor Day on September 7, Columbus Day on October 12, Veterans' Day on November 11, Thanksgiving on November 26, and Christmas Day on December 25.
Most banks follow the holiday schedule of the Federal Reserve System, so they will be closed. Investors will also need to pause any trading as the stock market and bond market are closed. That includes most Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo bank locations. But if you need to take out some cash, ATMs will be operating.
If you need something delivered, both UPS and FedEx are operating. But FedEx will have modified service for FedEx Express and SmartPost. With the exception of a few select locations, US Postal Service offices will be closed. There will be no mail delivery to homes and businesses except Priority Mail Express, which is delivered 365 days a year, according to USPS.
Government agencies are closed If you need to renew your license, Monday is not the day to go, as most DMV offices will be closed. Other nonessential government agencies, including courts and city halls also are closed.
Schools are closed Don't drop your kid off at school on Presidents Day because most public schools are closed. As for colleges, many will stay in session, so students should check their university website.
