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Presidents’ Day 2024: Are banks, post offices, or the stock market open? Will mail be delivered?
Each year a federal holiday is held on the third Monday of February to mark the birthday of President George Washington. What services will be open?
The third Monday in February every year is known as Presidents’ Day, which was first established as a federal holiday back in 1885. This date was chosen to commemorate President George Washington’s birthday and honor all US presidents’ achievements. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which officially designated the third Monday in February as a national holiday. As a federal holiday, many public services and even some private institutions will be closed on Monday, 19 February 2024.
Will mail services be running on Presidents’ Day?
The United States Postal Service (USPS) observes eleven official federal holidays each year, and Presidents’ Day is one of them.
This means there will be no regular mail or package deliveries on Monday, February 19th. Physical post offices will be closed for the entire day; however, you can still access some USPS services online, such as ordering stamps, printing shipping labels, and requesting mail supplies. You can visit USPS.com to find out what services are available.
On the other hand, private mail services like UPS and FedEx will remain open on Presidents’ Day, and most of their retail locations will also be open.
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Are schools open on Presidents’ Day?
Schools are usually closed on Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday, and most public sector workers get the day off. However, some schools may remain open if they have lost several days due to inclement weather, such as snow.
It is important to note that school closures are not decided nationally and are made at a local level. Therefore, checking with your local authorities for more information is recommended.
Does the stock market in the US open on Presidents’ Day?
The three-day weekend is a welcome break for workers across the country, which also applies to the United States stock markets. In observance of Presidents’ Day, the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and US bond markets will remain closed on Monday, February 21. They will resume normal operations on Tuesday at their usual time, which is 9:30 am for both NYSE and NASDAQ.