- Most offices and businesses will close their doors today to honor the holiday.
- While post offices and banks will be closed, most retail businesses will remain open.
- Here DailyMail.com explains what you need to know for Presidents’ Day
Many offices and businesses will close their doors today to honor Presidents’ Day.
The holiday, which was originally recognized as George Washington’s birthday, falls on the third Monday in February and was established to recognize American presidents.
While most banks and post offices will close for the day, major retailers will remain open and all national parks will open with free entry.
Here DailyMail.com explains what is open and closed over the holiday.
Presidents’ Day is a banking and stock market holiday, which means major banks will close their local branches. Wells Fargo has confirmed that its locations will be closed
Banks
Presidents’ Day is a banking and stock market holiday, which means major banks will close their local branches. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will also be closed.
However, their ATMs will operate normally as will online services. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Truist, Citibank and Capital One confirmed to USA Today that their branches would be closed on Monday.
Postal services
The US Postal Service will be closed for the day, meaning there will be no residential or commercial deliveries. Post offices will also be closed.
UPS also will not pick up or deliver packages during the holidays and some UPS stores are operating reduced hours.
However, FedEx services will continue as normal and its offices will remain open, according to the company website. FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy will operate a “modified service.”
The US Postal Service will be closed for the day, meaning there will be no residential or commercial deliveries. Post offices will also be closed.
Costco, Walmart and Target confirmed that their stores will open normally during the holidays.
Major retailers
Costco, Walmart and Target confirmed that their stores will open normally during the holidays.
Many major retailers, including Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Best Buy, are offering Presidents’ Day specials.
Amazon also has a dedicated section on its homepage for holiday deals.
Restaurant chains
All major restaurant chains are also open as normal. McDonald’s, KFC, Applebee’s, Burger King and Chick-fil-A should operate during their regular opening hours, although these may vary by location.
National Parks
National parks will be open for free entry today. In the photo: Yosemite National Park in California
All national parks will be open for free entry today. Presidents’ Day is one of six days of the year. where park services open free of charge.
Libraries and museums
Public libraries, along with non-critical government services such as city offices and the Department of Motor Vehicles, are also closed for the holiday.
However, most museums will remain festive during the holidays.
Pharmacy
Pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid, will be open during the holiday, although some may have modified operating hours.