Overview
- On Monday, Feb. 16, the federal holiday officially known as Washington’s Birthday is observed on the third Monday of February.
- USPS post offices close and suspend regular mail delivery, with only Priority Mail Express operating in select areas.
- Most bank branches and Federal Reserve services close for the day, though ATMs and online banking remain available; NYSE and Nasdaq are closed.
- Many public schools are closed, and in New York City the day begins Midwinter Recess; NYC transit runs a weekend/holiday schedule and alternate‑side parking is suspended while meters remain in effect.
- Retailers, supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants largely stay open with holiday promotions; UPS operates and FedEx runs modified services, and national parks waive entrance fees.