Presidents' Day 2024, observed annually on February 19, will suspend operations in many public services and private institutions to honor George Washington's birthday and commemorate his accomplishments.
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Presidents’ Day 2024: Every year, President George Washington’s birthday is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Which services will be available? Presidents’ Day is observed annually on the third Monday of February. Its status as a federal holiday dates back to 1885. This date was selected to honor the accomplishments of all US presidents and commemorate the birthday of President George Washington. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act, enacted by Congress in 1968, designated the third Monday of February as a national holiday. Many public services and even some private institutions will suspend operations on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of a federal holiday.
Presidents Day is one of eleven official federal holidays observed annually by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
As a consequence, routine mail and parcel deliveries will be suspended on Monday, February 19th. While physical post offices remain closed throughout the day, certain USPS services, including stamp orders, cargo label printing, and mail supply requests, will remain accessible online. To discover which services are offered, please visit USPS.com.
While FedEx, UPS, and most retail locations will be open on Presidents’ Day, private mail services won’t.
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A federal holiday, Presidents’ Day, generally observes the closure of schools and grants the majority of public sector employees the day off. Some institutions may remain open despite being closed for several days due to inclement weather, such as snow.
It is crucial to specify that the determination of school closures occurs at the local level rather than at the national level. Consequently, it is advisable to consult local authorities in order to obtain further information.
The three-day weekend is a much-appreciated respite for employees nationwide, and the same holds true for the stock markets of the United States. The New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and US bond markets will close on Monday, February 21 for Presidents’ Day. Both the NYSE and NASDAQ will recommence regular operations at their designated time of 9:30 am on Tuesday.
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