President's Day Closings 2016: Hours For Walmart, Banks, Post Office & More [FULL LIST]
This Monday is President's Day, a federal holiday which honors the birthday of George Washington and the other presidents of the United States.
Because the day is recognized as a holiday, several businesses, offices and other places may have altered hours as a result. Below is a list of expected hours for various places.
OPEN:
Private Businesses: Check with local establishments to see what hours they may have. Some may be closed entirely, operate on a normal schedule, or may have reduced hours.
Restaurants: Expect most chain restaurants to be open and operating with normal hours, though call ahead to check.
Retail Stores: If you need to do some shopping, all stores, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Kohls, Macy's, Rite Aid, CVS, and more are not only expected to be open, but with normal hours. Many are also offering big sales in honor of the holiday.
Transportation Services: While transportation services should, be open, the levels of service may be altered to reflect a holiday schedule. Check locally, but some of the more major transit services across the U.S. have the following schedules:
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA): All Subway lines except for the Silver Line will operate on a Saturday schedule, as will buses and Commuter rail. However, boat services will operate on a normal weekday schedule.
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA): The Long Island Railroad will operate on a holiday schedule with no service between Ronkonkoma and Greenport on the Ronkonkoma line, Subways, buses and Metro-North trains are operating on a Saturday schedule, while the Staten Island railway will operate on a Sunday schedule.
CLOSED:
Banks: With the exception being TD Bank, most are expected to be closed, though you should check with your specific financial institution to be sure
Courts: State and Federal courts are closed
Department of Motor Vehicles: DMV Offices are closed
Federal Offices: Federal Organizations (FDA IRS etc.) are closed
Libraries: Libraries are closed
Municipal Offices: These offices, usually dealing in more localized governmental affairs. are closed
Post Office: All Post Office locations are closed and mail delivery is suspended
Sanitation Department: Sanitation Services and garbage collection are suspended for the day and Landfills are closed
Schools: Public and Private Schools are closed. As for colleges, expect State schools to likely have no classes in session, and most private institutions should be closed as well, though it may vary.
State Offices: State offices are closed
U.S. Stock Market: Financial markets are closed