Presidents Day 2024: What is available on this day? From Costco to the U.S. Postal Service, here’s the status of what’s open and closed.
When is Presidents Day 2024?
Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 19, this year.
In the U.S., Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February, dedicated to honoring Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Originally a federal holiday, it has turned into a shopping event with retailers offering sales to attract shoppers after Christmas. This transformation happened when Presidents Day became a permanent three-day weekend in the early 1970s. As a result, sales campaigns increased, turning the holiday into a commercial opportunity. Historian C. L. Arbelbide highlighted this shift in a 2004 National Archives’ Prologue magazine, comparing it to the marketing strategies used during Labor Day weekends. This year, on February 19, you may want to know what’s open and closed for Presidents Day.
What is Presidents Day?
The official name of the Presidents Day holiday is Washington’s Birthday, created to mark George Washington’s Feb. 22, 1732 birthday.
Over the years, the holiday has come to be known informally as Presidents Day. Arguments have been made to honour President Lincoln as well because his birthdate falls nearby, on February 12.
A small number of states, including Illinois, observe Lincoln’s birthday as a public holiday, according to the Library of Congress. And some commemorate both Lincoln and Washington on Presidents Day.
But on the federal level, the day is still officially Washington’s Birthday.
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Presidents Day is one of 12 federal holidays celebrated in the United States.
Are stores open on Presidents Day?
Generally, yes.
Retailers have transformed the holiday into a commercial bonanza, dangling sales to lure shoppers to their stores and websites. Presidents Day is especially known for sales on mattresses, furniture and other home goods, although retailers ranging from Amazon to Nike are offering sales today.
To see some of the best sales found by CBS Essentials, click here.
What is Presidents Day?
The official name of the Presidents Day holiday is Washington’s Birthday, created to mark George Washington’s Feb. 22, 1732 birthday.
Over the years, the holiday has come to be known informally as Presidents Day. Arguments have been made to honour President Lincoln as well because his birthdate falls nearby, on February 12.
A small number of states, including Illinois, observe Lincoln’s birthday as a public holiday, according to the Library of Congress. And some commemorate both Lincoln and Washington on Presidents Day.
But on the federal level, the day is still officially Washington’s Birthday.
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Presidents Day is one of 12 federal holidays celebrated in the United States.
Are stores open on Presidents Day?
Generally, yes.
Retailers have transformed the holiday into a commercial bonanza, dangling sales to lure shoppers to their stores and websites. Presidents Day is especially known for sales on mattresses, furniture and other home goods, although retailers ranging from Amazon to Nike are offering sales today.
To see some of the best sales found by CBS Essentials, click here.
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Is the post office open on Presidents Day? Will mail be delivered?
Postal service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, Feb. 19, and there will be no residential or business deliveries, the U.S. Postal Service told USA TODAY.
Are banks open on Presidents Day?
Branches of Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, and Truist, among others, will be closed on Feb. 19, the companies told USA TODAY.
Is UPS open on Presidents Day? Will packages be delivered?
UPS pickup and delivery services are available and UPS Store locations will be open on Monday, according to the company’s website.
Is FedEx open on Presidents Day? Will packages be delivered?
FedEx pickup and delivery services are available and FedEx Office locations will be open on Monday, according to the company’s website. FedEx Ground Economy deliveries may be delayed due to the USPS holiday.
Are Costco, Walmart and Target open on Presidents Day?
Yes, Costco, Walmart and Target, as well as most major retailers, grocers and restaurants, are open on the holiday.
What deals can you get on Presidents Day?
- Casey’s: On Presidents Day, buy any large pizza and get $3 Breadsticks (promo code: STICKS). Also, buy one large single-topping pizza and get another one for half price (promo code: BOGO).
- El Torito: $3 House Margaritas (on-the-rocks or frozen) or $5 Cadillac Margaritas (regular and fruit-flavoured) are available all day long in the dining room or cantina. (Not valid for to-go orders, online orders, or delivery.)
- Firehouse Subs: Do you share a first name with a U.S. president or first lady? You can buy one, get one sandwich free at Firehouse Subs for Presidents Day. The offer includes the sandwich chain’s new Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sub.
- Gatorade: Get 15% off your order of drink powders and protein powders, Gatorade bottles and other gear through Presidents Day. Use code PREZDAY15 at checkout.
- WineExpress: Get up to 70% off wines including American Recordings 2020 Red Blend, Willamette Valley ($11.47, previously $40) and Belle Glos 2014 Pinot Noir, Taylor Lane Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Magnum 1.5L p($147.47, previously $250).
How many federal holidays are there in 2024?
There are 11 federal holidays in the 2024-2025 calendar year. Here are the dates:
- Jan. 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Feb. 19, 2024: Presidents’ Day.
- May 27, 2024: Memorial Day.
- June 19, 2024: Juneteenth. It’s on a Wednesday this year.
- July 4, 2024: Independence Day. It falls on a Thursday.
- Sept. 2, 2024: Labor Day.
- Oct. 14, 2024: Columbus Day / Indigenous People’s Day
- Nov. 11, 2024: Veterans Day. It’s on a Monday this year.
- Nov. 28, 2024: Thanksgiving Day.
- Dec. 25, 2024: Christmas Day. It falls on a Wednesday.
- Jan. 1, 2025: New Year’s Day. It falls on a Wednesday this year.
