While federal holidays such as Presidents Day, first known as “Washington’s Birthday,” tend to shake up store hours, here’s a look at what stores and offices may have modified hours today.
What is Presidents Day?
Presidents Day always falls on the third Monday of February, and this year it lands on Feb. 16.
Presidents Day, officially “Washington’s Birthday,” was the first holiday to be named after an individual president. It was established in 1879 to honor George Washington but has since expanded to celebrate all U.S. presidents.
The name Presidents Day became more widely recognized after a shift was created to observe a three-day weekend in 1968. Congress, however, never changed the name from “Washington’s Birthday” to Presidents Day under federal law.
What will be closed on Presidents Day?
Banks, post offices, government offices and the stock market will be closed on Feb. 16, while grocery stores, restaurants and retail stores are more likely to be open.
Will the post office be open on Presidents Day?
U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 and mail will not be delivered. USPS offices will reopen on Feb. 17.
Are UPS, FedEx operating on Presidents Day?
UPS pickup and delivery services are available on Presidents Day, according to the company’s website. Stores are also open.
UPS Ground Saver and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will require one additional business day in transit due to the federal holiday.
FedEx services will mostly be available. U.S. and international package and express freight services will operate on a modified schedule.
Are banks open on Presidents Day?
Bank branches close on federal holidays, meaning branches of Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Chase, Truist and CitiBank will be closed on the day.
Is the stock market open?
The stock market will be closed to observe Presidents Day.
The Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange and U.S. bond markets will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of the holiday.
Are Pensacola grocery stores and other retailers closed on Presidents Day?
National grocery stores will be open on the holiday but shoppers should double check their local businesses.
Major retailers do not tend to shut down for the holiday, Walmart, Aldi, Target will be operating during regular business hours. For small, locally owned and operated businesses, it is best to check with the store directly.
Is Publix closed on holidays?
Of all the holidays throughout the year, Publix stores are only closed three days a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Publix locations in Florida are open on federal holidays such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day, though some locations may close early. The grocery chain does close early on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, posting open and closing times on signs in their stores before the holidays. Shoppers can select Publix locations online for specific store hours and other details.
Publix locations in Florida will be open at regular hours on Presidents’ Day.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Are store hours for Publix, Target, more affected by Presidents Day?
Reporting by Brittany Misencik, Michelle Del Rey and Jennifer Sangalang, Pensacola News Journal / Pensacola News Journal
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