On Presidents’ Day, the majority of stores, restaurants, malls, and shopping centers are open. However, they might have fewer or shorter hours of operation due to the holidays.

Presidents’ Day, officially Washington’s Birthday at the federal governmental level, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February.

 

BANKS are CLOSED on Presidents’ Day.

BARS and CLUBS are OPEN on Presidents’ Day.

BIG BOX STORES are OPEN on Presidents’ Day.

CASUAL RESTAURANTS are OPEN on Presidents’ Day. Several restaurants serve free or discounted meals to veterans and active military service members.

CONVENIENCE STORES are OPEN on Presidents’ Day. Many locations are open 24 hours, even on holidays.

FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS are OPEN on Presidents’ Day.

GROCERY STORES are OPEN on Presidents’ Day.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES are CLOSED on Presidents’ Day. Nearly all federal, state, county, and city agencies are closed on the third Monday of February.

LIQUOR STORES may be OPEN or CLOSED on Presidents’ Day. This depends on which state and/or city you are located in.

MOVIE THEATERS are OPEN on Presidents’ Day.

PHARMACIES and DRUG STORES are OPEN on Presidents’ Day. However, the actual pharmacy may be closed or operating reduced hours.

POST OFFICE (USPS) is CLOSED on Presidents’ Day. There is no mail delivery on this holiday.

SHOPPING MALLS AND MALL ANCHOR STORES are OPEN on Presidents’ Day.

SCHOOLS are CLOSED on Presidents’ Day: grade schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, etc.

STOCK MARKET is CLOSED on Presidents’ Day.

Before leaving the house, it’s a good idea to phone and confirm holiday hours.