It\u2019s time to say hail to the chief.<\/p>\n
Presidents Day honors those who have held the office of U.S. president, although it originally marked the birthday of our first president, George Washington (and is still\u00a0designated as Washington\u2019s Birthday<\/a>\u00a0on the federal calendar). It\u2019s always observed on the third Monday in February, which this year falls on Feb. 19. Many businesses, offices and institutions are closed, so here\u2019s what to expect.<\/p>\n The NYSE<\/a>, Nasdaq<\/a> and bond markets are all shut down. Trading resumes as normal on Tuesday, Feb. 20.<\/p>\n The U.S. Postal Service (USPS)\u00a0will not deliver mail<\/a>\u00a0on Monday. FedEx Banks are generally closed, according\u00a0to GoBankingRates.com<\/a>, although you can always visit an ATM or use your banking app.<\/p>\n Since Presidents Day is a federal holiday, all nonessential federal government offices\u00a0are closed<\/a>\u00a0(and the same generally applies to\u00a0state government offices<\/a>).<\/p>\n Schools are typically closed on Presidents Day, though some districts may use it as a makeup day for weather-related closures. It\u2019s always best to check with your local school district.<\/p>\n Not only are stores generally open on Presidents Day, but many also use the occasion to hold sales. The biggest discount categories often include winter clothes, home d\u00e9cor and fashion accessories,\u00a0according to RetailMeNot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nAre markets open on Presidents Day?<\/h2>\n
Does the post office deliver mail on Presidents Day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n FDX,
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\n \u00a0will\u00a0offer modified service<\/a>, while UPS
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\n \u00a0will operate fully<\/a>\u00a0for the most part and UPS store locations will be open.<\/p>\nAre banks open?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Are government offices open?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Are schools open?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Are most stores open?<\/strong><\/h2>\n