Presidents Day: What's Open And What's Closed
MIAMI – Many South Floridians will be enjoying a day off for Presidents Day.
The federal holiday falls on the third Monday of February, commemorating America's 45 commanders in chief (Grover Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms, so is considered the 22nd and 24th US President.)
Officially, the holiday is known as Washington's Birthday, as it usually falls around George Washington's February 22 date of birth.
Here's a rundown of what's open and closed.
Federal offices: Closed
State offices: Closed
Stock markets: Closed
Miami-Dade County offices: Closed
Broward County offices: Closed
Miami-Dade courts: Closed
Broward courts: Closed
Broward & Miami-Dade libraries: Closed
Miami-Dade and Broward public schools: Closed
Postal service: No mail deliveries, no branches open. UPS, FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery will be operating as usual.
Banks: Likely closed, check your branch.
Garbage collection: Regular schedule.
Miami-Dade and Broward transit: Regular schedule in Miami-Dade, modified weekday scheduled in Broward.
Tri-Rail: Regular schedule.
Malls: Open
Parks: Open
Supermarkets: Open