Atlanta, Georgia – With Presidents Day just around the corner, it’s essential to plan ahead if you need to take care of any banking or postal needs. Banks and U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of the national holiday.
Presidents Day, also known as George Washington’s birthday, falls on the third Monday of February each year. This year, it will be on February 19th. Following Presidents Day, there are no more federal holidays until May, so it will be a wait for another long weekend at work or school.
The date of Presidents Day changes annually due to the Uniform Holiday Bill signed in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This bill ensured that certain holidays, including Presidents Day, would always be observed on a Monday to create long weekends and prevent midweek disruptions.
As for banking services, major banks such as Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, and Truist will be closed on Presidents Day. However, UPS and FedEx services will be available for package deliveries, and UPS Store and FedEx Office locations will also be open.
For those wondering about postal services, U.S. Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Presidents Day, and there will be no residential or business deliveries. Additionally, FedEx Ground Economy deliveries might experience delays due to the USPS holiday.
It’s important to note that not all places observe the holiday, so major retailers, grocers, and restaurants like Costco, Walmart, and Target will be open on Presidents Day.
In conclusion, if you have any banking, postal, or shipping needs, it’s best to take care of them before Presidents Day to avoid any inconveniences caused by the closures.