February is characterized not only for being the shortest month of the year or for hosting Valentine's Day, one of the most important celebrations worldwide. This period, at least in United States, also represents one of the most important moments to commemorate its history and legacy thanks to: President's Day.
This date, as its name mentions, has as its main objective to honor all the former presidents of the United States. For this reason, and since 1885, it has been considered one of the country's most traditional federal holidays, being celebrated on the third Monday of February each year.
During this year, President's Day will be celebrated on February 17, which has caused more and more people to wonder: Will banks and other services be available?
Will banks operate normally on February 17?
Since it is considered a national holiday, financial and banking entities will not work, so all branches of the dozens of banks operating in the United States such as Bank of America, Capital One, CitiBank, Chase, among many others, will remain closed throughout the day.
Therefore, the work activities of the banks will resume until Tuesday, February 18.
Despite this, and like throughout the year, people will have the opportunity to carry out basic operations or withdraw cash at ATMs. Similarly, they will be able to carry out various transactions through the mobile applications of each banking entity as usual.
In addition to the banks being closed on Monday, February 17, the following organizations will also remain closed for the entire day:
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Non-essential government offices
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Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
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Federal and state courts
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Libraries and public schools
In addition to the above, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will also suspend operations at its offices throughout Monday, February 17, so deliveries will not be made on the same day.
Contrary to the above sites, there will be various establishments or places that will operate normally such as:
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Supermarkets
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Pharmacies
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Retail chains
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Gas stations
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Convenience stores
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Public transportation
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Museums
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National parks
President's Day was established in 1885 as a way to celebrate the birthday of the first president of the United States, George Washington, who was born on February 22, 1732.
However, since 1971, this day also took on the name President's Day, which is the most mentioned during the commemoration of the day.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence