Presidents Day 2021, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating all U.S. presidents, past and present.
The holiday was originally established in 1885 to celebrate President George Washington’s birthday after his death. The day became known as Presidents Day when it became part of the 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which was an attempt to create more three-day weekends for federal employees.
Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on Presidents Day 2021.
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Presidents Day is the third federal and state holiday of the year. It is one of several holidays whose date changes each year in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Others include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day.
Is the post office open on Presidents Day 2021?
No, United States Postal Service offices will be closed, according to its website.
Does mail run on Presidents Day 2021? Is there mail delivery?
There will be no regular mail delivery on Presidents Day. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered.
FedEx and UPS will be delivering, though. FedEx Express and FedEx SmartPost will be on a modified service schedule. UPS operates on a normal schedule.
Are banks open on Presidents Day 2021?
Most banks will not be open.
The following banks are scheduled to be closed on Presidents Day, according to Banks.org.
There is only one major bank that is scheduled to stay open on Presidents Day:
Is the stock market closed on Presidents Day 2021?
The New York Stock Exchange will be closed on Monday. Nasdaq trading and bond markets also will be closed.
What stores are open on Presidents Day 2021?
Most, if not all, stores will operate as usual on Presidents Day.
Here are just some of the more-known stores that will be open with regular hours, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com:
- Apple (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- Barnes and Noble (10 a.m. - 8 p.m)
- Bass Pro Shops (9 a.m. - 8 p.m)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- Best Buy (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Boscov’s (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- CVS (varies by store)
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Dollar Tree (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Gap (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- Hobby Lobby (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- Home Depot (6 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Ikea (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- JCPenney (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- Kohl’s (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Lowe’s (6 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Macy’s (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- Marshalls (9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
- Michaels (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Nordstrom (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Office Depot (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- Old Navy (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Petco (10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
- PetSmart (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Rite Aid (varies by store)
- Target (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
- T.J. Maxx (9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
- Ulta (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- Walgreens (varies by store)
- Walmart (7 a.m. - 11 p.m.)
Are there any online shopping sales during Presidents Day 2021?
Yes, there are tons of deals being offered online for Presidents Day.
Here are just a few of the more popular ones out there right now:
Will grocery stores be open on Presidents Day 2021?
Most supermarkets will be open. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.
The following major supermarkets will be open with regular hours on Presidents Day:
- Acme (7 a.m. - 11 p.m.)
- Aldi (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Costco (10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Foodtown (varies by store)
- Lidl (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- ShopRite (varies by store)
- Stop & Shop (6 a.m. - midnight)
- Target (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
- Trader Joe’s (8 a.m.- 9 p.m.)
- Walmart (7 a.m. - 11 p.m.)
- Wegmans (7 a.m. - midnight)
- Whole Foods (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
Are restaurants open on Presidents Day 2021? Is McDonald’s open? Is Starbucks open?
Most chain restaurants should be open on Presidents Day, including McDonald’s and Starbucks, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com.
For local, non-chain restaurants, patrons should ultimately check with the restaurant for specific information.
Are malls open on Presidents Day 2021?
All malls should be open, along with most major shopping centers, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com.
Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on Presidents Day 2021?
Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) offices will not be open on Presidents Day. Online processing of some documents are available on Motor Vehicle Commission’s website.
Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts will be closed.
Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?
NJ Transit will operate on either a weekday, Saturday or holiday schedule depending on your route. PATH will operate on a Saturday schedule, while SEPTA will operate on a modified weekday schedule.
For NJ Transit, riders should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.
When is the next federal holiday?
The next federal holiday is Memorial Day on Monday, May. 31.
For more information about the history of Presidents Day, check out the video below:
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