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Presidents Day Shuts Federal Offices, USPS and Stock Markets Today

The federal holiday honors George Washington under a 1971 law placing the observance on the third Monday in February.

Overview

  • Federal offices and courts are closed as Washington’s Birthday is observed nationwide.
  • The U.S. Postal Service has suspended regular mail delivery and closed retail counters.
  • The Federal Reserve is closed and most banks are not operating, though ATMs and online services remain available.
  • The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed for the holiday.
  • UPS is operating, FedEx is on a modified schedule, and many retailers and grocery stores remain open with locally set hours.