From The Archives
A history of our weirdest federal holiday: Presidents Day
Federal Presidents Day is a myth; it's actually Washington's Birthday but not Washington's real birthday. And what's with the sales? We'll explain.
LEARN MOREHere's what places, offices are closed for Presidents Day
Most public schools, city and state offices, nonessential federal offices, courthouses, banks and more are all closed today.
Nam Y. Huh / AP
February 20, 2023
Today is Presidents Day and for many government workers, it is a day out of the office. That means some services might be closed on Monday.
The federal government designates the third Monday in February as “Washington’s Birthday.” Many states, however, designate the day as Presidents Day or President’s Day.
Here is a look at what’s closed:
- Nonessential federal offices, courthouses
- U.S. post offices
- Most banks
- Stock markets
- Most public schools, city and state offices
Essential government offices, like the National Weather Service, will remain open. Also, U.S. national parks and Smithsonian museums remain open today.
Examples of nonessential offices closed on Monday include the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service.
Most retailers keep their normal Monday hours for the day.
President George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732. President Abraham Lincoln was also born in the month of February, on Feb. 12, 1809.
10 things you didn’t know that were invented by women
Next time you use your windshield wipers, refrigerator or Wi-Fi, thank these women.
4:24
Easter to be impacted by price inflation and shortages
More communities across the country are looking at rules and regulations for having backyard chickens to avoid paying high egg prices.
3:11
St. Patrick's Day rites: parades, bagpipes, clinking pints
Cities across the country are paying homage to Ireland's patron saint.
Top Stories
Texas police: Migrants found 'suffocating' in train; 2 dead
Migrants routinely travel through Uvalde, Texas, where the migrants were stopped, often leading to high-speed vehicle pursuits.
Pennsylvania chocolate plant blast kills 2, leaves 9 missing
Some residents were displaced from a neighboring apartment building that was damaged in the explosion.
Trump rallying supporters in Waco ahead of possible charges
The rally comes as Trump has berated prosecutors, encouraged protests and raised the prospect of possible violence should he be criminally charged.
