Initially, Presidents Day was established in 1879 to honor George Washington's birthday on Feb. 22. Gradually, the commemoration was expanded to include Abraham Lincoln's birthday, which is Feb. 12. Now the annual holiday pays tribute to all the U.S. presidents who have served in the nation's highest office.

The U.S. Postal Service, banks, the stock market and most schools will be closed on Presidents Day. Most retail and grocery stores remain open.

Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in mid-February to honor past U.S. presidents. Locally, it's part of the next big break week - known as Presidents Day break week in some districts, midwinter recess in others or simply as February break week among most students and teachers.

Whatever your plans for the federal holiday, here's what to know about whether the stock market, post office mail, banks and retailers are open on Presidents Day 2025.

Presidents Day is here. Here's what you need to know about the holiday, what's open or closed and whether you can expect to get mail today.

Most banks and stock markets will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. Presidents Day is not recognized as a state holiday in Indiana. Wondering if banks are open or closed Monday on Presidents Day for George Washington's birthday as a federal holiday?