Washington's Birthday 2011: Presidents Day What's Open, What's Closed
Presidents Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. Also known as Washington's Birthday, it is celebrated in 2011 on Monday, February 21. An official federal holiday, most government offices and buildings are closed on President's Day and there is no mail delivery.
The stock market is closed on Washington's Birthday. Schools and libraries are typically closed but most retail businesses stay open for what is usually a big sale day.
Mail Delivery: President's Day is a Federal holiday so there will be no mail delivery in the United States. All U.S. Post Offices are closed on Monday, February 21, 2011.
Banks: Some banks will be open limited hours on Washington's birthday. Several Citizens Banks "in-store" branches are operating on a Sunday schedule. For the most part, banks are closed with access only to ATMs and on-line banking.
Most states have the same government and school closings. However, not all will follow the same rules on Presidents Day. It's always a good idea to check your local paper or state website for an accurate list of closings.
Schools: Public schools are closed on President's Day but there may be some exceptions when it comes to private schools.
Businesses: Washington's Birthday, better known as Presidents Day, is a big sale day for most businesses. The automobile business markets this as a big day to save if you are looking for a new or used car. Most retailers are open normal business hours with holiday discounts for shoppers looking for a bargain.
The stock market is closed on Washington's Birthday. Schools and libraries are typically closed but most retail businesses stay open for what is usually a big sale day.
Mail Delivery: President's Day is a Federal holiday so there will be no mail delivery in the United States. All U.S. Post Offices are closed on Monday, February 21, 2011.
Banks: Some banks will be open limited hours on Washington's birthday. Several Citizens Banks "in-store" branches are operating on a Sunday schedule. For the most part, banks are closed with access only to ATMs and on-line banking.
Most states have the same government and school closings. However, not all will follow the same rules on Presidents Day. It's always a good idea to check your local paper or state website for an accurate list of closings.
Schools: Public schools are closed on President's Day but there may be some exceptions when it comes to private schools.
Businesses: Washington's Birthday, better known as Presidents Day, is a big sale day for most businesses. The automobile business markets this as a big day to save if you are looking for a new or used car. Most retailers are open normal business hours with holiday discounts for shoppers looking for a bargain.
