Is Presidents Day a Federal Holiday? Here's What's Open, Closed From Banks to UPS

The United States is celebrating Presidents Day, a holiday initially intended to celebrate the nation's first president, George Washington, on Monday, Feb. 16.

When Washington was alive, the United States celebrated the day of his birth, Feb. 22, but it didn't become an official federal holiday until Jan. 31, 1879. The celebration of Washington - and eventually other presidents - was officially moved to a new date on June 28, 1968 when Congress passed the “Uniform Monday Holiday Act”.

The bill signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson moved three holidays to Mondays: Washington's Birthday on the third Monday in February, Memorial Day on the last Monday in May, Veterans Day on the fourth Monday in October.

"This will mean a great deal to our families and our children. It will enable families who live some distance apart to spend more time together," Johnson said in a statement at the time. "Americans will be able to travel farther and see more of this beautiful land of ours. They will be able to participate in a wider range of recreational and cultural activities."

Is the United States Postal Service Open?

The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

While the USPS is closed, customers can still access many postal products and services through usps.com and self-service kiosks available in select lobbies nationwide while offering the following services: Package tracking information, postage printing for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and international shipping, stamps for purchase, and the ability to weigh and mail packages.

Is UPS Open on Presidents Day?

UPS offered the following message regarding Presidents Day: "UPS pickup and delivery services are available. Note: UPS Ground Saver and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will require one additional business days’ time in transit due to the Federal (USPS) holiday. The UPS Store locations are open."

Is FedEx Open on Presidents Day?

Like UPS, FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical and Fedex Logistics are all open on Monday, Feb. 16 as the country celebrates Presidents Day. However, FedEx did warn customers that it is operating under a modified service today.

Are Banks, Stock Market, Schools Open on Presidents Day?

Banks and the stock market operate under the federal schedule and are closed on Monday, Feb. 16. Most schools are also closed on Presidents Day, though some may keep operating as a make-up day for snow days throughout the winter.

Accurate information regarding school closures can be found on the school or district’s website.

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