Presidents Day: What's closed on Presidents Day

Presidents Day is a federal holiday, which means not everything is going to be open today – even if you have to be at school or work (sorry).

According to the History Channel, Presidents Day was originally established in 1885 in honor of George Washington.

Since Presidents Day always falls on the third Monday in February you probably saw this coming, but if you forgot, here’s a list of what’s closed on Feb. 17:Banks – Don’t expect to be able to walk into your branch on Monday.

USPS – You won’t get mail on Presidents Day.

Stock markets – the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets will all be closed.