When is President’s Day 2025? What is closed on the Presid not day?

On February 6, 2025By Littum

President’s Day, the next federal holiday on the calendar, is fast approaching.

The holiday, celebrated annually on the third Monday in February, commemorates the births of two major US presidents – George Washington (born February 22) and Abraham Lincoln (born February 12).

Most schools, banks and government offices will be closed for the holidays and mail will not be delivered. However, most retailers, such as grocery stores, pharmacies and restaurants, are open to business.

Here is everything to know about President’s Day 2025, including when it is why it is celebrated and what is open or closed on the federal holiday.

When are Presidents Day 2025?

Presidents Day falls Monday, February 17, 2025.

Although Washington’s birthday is February 22, the holiday was changed to February’s third Monday after the US Congress standardized most federal holidays, so they would fall either on Friday or Monday, resulting in longer weekends.

What is the president’s day and why is it celebrated?

President’s Day started in the 1880s when Americans first began to celebrate President George Washington as a federal holiday, According to Encyclopedia Britannica.

Washington, born on February 22, 1732, was not only the first president but a key figure in the American Revolution when he served as commander of the continental army. Many of the traditions and precedent of the presidency were created by Washington.

In 1968, Congress changed the rules for many holidays to move mostly to a Monday to guarantee three-day weekends, says Britannica.

While discussing this uniform Monday holiday, some suggested to extend the February break to the president’s Day, which would allow states to celebrate President Abraham Lincoln and Washington on the same day.

Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809, was another great influential president of his leadership during the Civil War and to end slavery. His birthday was celebrated as a holiday in some states, but was never a federal holiday.

Congress rejected the name change at that time. In the end, the name President’s Day became popular as retailers used it to advertise and promote their sales in February, State Britannica says.

What is closed on presidents day in Arizona? Are schools open or closed on February 17, 2025?

Most government agencies were not expected to operate on the presidents. Here is a Roundup of the offices that are expected to be closed.

Schools and Universities: Most public schools, colleges and universities were expected to close in the holidays, but parents and students should check with their schools if they are uncertain.
Banks: Most banks will be closed on the presidents. Branches of Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, PNC, Truist and do not open their branches on January 19.
Post Offices: The US Post Service said it does not deliver any mail on the day of presidents and retail sites will be closed.
Government offices: All non -essential federal and state government offices typically close on the presidency day.
Courts: Federal and state courts do not operate on the presidents.
Department of Motor Vehicle Departments: MVD offices were expected to be closed on the date.
Financial markets: The NEWS, NASDAQ and bond markets are expected to close the operations for the holidays.

What is open at the presidents of Arizona? Which stores are open on February 17, 2025?

People can expect most non -state companies to remain open, but it is important to note that operating time is likely to vary for the day. Most stores ‘adjusted operating hours can be found on Google Maps, Apple Maps, Yelp or on stores’ sites.

Here is a Roundup of retailer, grocery store and grocery stores that are expected to be open on the day of presidents.

Public Transit: Bus and light rail was expected to operate a regular weekday plan on Monday 17 February. However, expressions and fast bus connections were expected to be in operation.
Grocery stores: Fry’s, Albertsons, Safeway, Wholefoods and Sprouts were expected to be open.
Pharmacies: CVS, Walgreens and Rite AID were expected to open on the date.
Retail chains: Target, Walmart, Costco, Best Buy, JCpenny, Ross and all Dollar stores expected to remain open.
Restaurants: Most restaurants were expected to be open on the day of presidents.
Delivery companies: UPS and FedEx Mail Delivery Services were expected to work and all stores were expected to be open.
Stores in home improvements: Lowe’s and Home Depot expected to be open on the day of the presidents

Which US presidents visited Arizona?

Many US presidents have visited the Grand Canyon state during their term of office. Here’s the full list:

William McKinley: Visited the state in the early 1900s and saw a gold mine, Phoenix and native American boarding schools.
John F. Kennedy: Visited in 1961 as its first and only trip to the state.
Richard Nixon: Visited in 1974 for a Republican Party Rally.
Gerald Ford: Visited in 1974 for the annual convention of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Ronald Reagan: Visited twice in the 1980s, once for a National Rifle Association Convention and the second time for his mother-in-law’s funeral.
George Bush: Visited twice during his presidency and once traveled to the Grand Canyon.
Bill Clinton: Visited Arizona seven times during his presidency.
George W. Bush: Visited Arizona several times to promote different policies.
Barack Obama: Visited Arizona seven times during his presidency. He also held the start of the ASU during this time.
Donald Trump: Visited many times during his campaigns and also as president.