Presidents Day 2025; Closures and Celebrations
Government offices, schools, banks, and federal offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents Day, a federal holiday in the United States. The holiday, originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday, now also celebrates Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. It is observed annually on the third Monday of February.
The U.S. Postal Service, stock markets, and most financial institutions will also be closed. However, many businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and grocery stores, will remain open. Some retailers may even offer special Presidents Day sales.
Presidents Day was first designated as a federal holiday in 1885 to honor George Washington. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved the observance to the third Monday in February, creating a long weekend and leading to the popular name “Presidents Day.” While the holiday is often associated with celebrating all U.S. presidents, it primarily commemorates Washington and Lincoln.
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