Presidents Day is this Monday, February 18. It’s officially called “Washington’s Birthday” to commemorate George Washington, the first U.S. president. So, how does this impact your Monday in Birmingham? Keep reading to find out.

Presidents Day

In case you were wondering, Washington’s birthday is actually Feb. 22, 1732. In 1968 the Uniform Holiday Bill passed and now it’s celebrated the third Monday in February. Because it is a federal holiday, some businesses will be closed. Bham Now is here to help you navigate what’s open and closed this President’s Day in Birmingham:

City, county offices

Jefferson County offices are closed. Contact your county office for closure info.

Federal and state offices

All are closed for the holiday.

Mail

Need to drop off a package or ship something this week? The U.S. Postal Service will be *closed* Monday, but UPS and FedEx are open.

Banks

It depends on what bank you use, but most are closed. Make sure to call ahead or check online.

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Courts

All courts are closed—federally, statewide and locally.

Schools

Most public and private schools are closed. So plan a fun field-trip to The Zoo or McWane Science Center to make the most of the time off!

Shopping

Presidents Day sales are in full swing, so start planning the shopping spree. Stop by the Riverchase Galleria, The Summit or the Outlet Shops of Grand River to take advantage of discounts.