- School will be in session for students in seven Florida counties on Monday, Feb. 17.
- Florida is among the many states that celebrate the holiday as Presidents’ Day.
- Don’t expect mail delivery, and most banks and the stock market will be closed Feb. 17.
The next federal holiday is right around the corner.
Presidents’ Day arrives Monday, Feb. 17 and some services, along with federal and Florida state offices, will be closed.
For the federal government, though, the holiday is called Washington’s Birthday.
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Most restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores are open on Monday, Feb. 17, with many offering special sales to lure customers.
Here’s what will be open and closed on Presidents’ Day in 2025.
When is Presidents’ Day 2025?
Presidents’ Day will be observed on Monday, Feb. 17.
Is it Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
Neither Congress nor the president have ever stipulated that the name of the holiday observed as Washington’s Birthday be changed to Presidents’ Day, according to the National Archives.
So while the federal government calls it Washington’s Birthday, in many states, including Florida, it’s recognized as Presidents’ Day.
Is the post office open on Presidents’ Day? Will mail be delivered?
U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, and mail will not be delivered.
Are banks open on Presidents’ Day?
Banks are usually closed on the same days as the Federal Reserve, which follows the federal holiday schedule.
Is the stock market open on Presidents’ Day?
No. The stock market will be closed to trading on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Washington’s Birthday.
Are Florida schools open on Presidents’ Day 2025?
Almost every Florida school district will be closed on Monday, but classes will be in session for seven counties:
- Brevard: open Monday, Feb. 17 for hurricane makeup day
- Columbia: Was closed on Valentine’s Day but is open on Presidents’ Day Monday, Feb. 17
- Highlands: open Monday, Feb. 17; closed Friday, Feb. 14
- Jackson: open on Monday, Feb. 17
- Osceola: open Monday, Feb. 17
- Palm Beach: open Monday, Feb. 17
- Pinellas: open Monday, Feb. 17
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Is Publix open on Presidents’ Day?
Yes, Publix will be open on Presidents’ Day.
The grocery store chain with more than 870 stores in Florida closes for three holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Typically, Publix stores are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Are all Florida grocery stores and drug stores open on Presidents’ Day 2025?
Most grocery stores, drug stores and retailers are open; however, they may have modified hours, so contact your local store to double check.
Is Presidents’ Day a holiday in Florida?
No, or should we say, sort of. The third Monday in February is a legal holiday in Florida, per state statute, but is noted as Washington’s Birthday.
Florida government offices will be closed, along with public libraries and courthouses.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Presidents’ Day?
UPS pickup and delivery services will be available on Monday, Feb. 17, according to the company’s website.
FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on the holiday, according to the company’s website.
When are 2025 federal holidays?
According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2025 federal holidays are:
- Jan. 1, Wednesday: New Year’s Day
- Jan. 20, Monday: Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Feb. 17, Monday: Washington’s Birthday. Many state and local governments designate it as Presidents’ Day.
- May 26, Monday: Memorial Day
- June 19, Thursday: Juneteenth
- July 4, Friday: Independence Day
- Sept. 1, Monday: Labor Day
- Oct. 13, Monday: Columbus Day
- Nov. 11, Tuesday: Veterans Day
- Nov. 27, Thursday: Thanksgiving Day
- Dec. 25, Thursday: Christmas Day
When is Memorial Day 2025?
The next scheduled federal holiday will be Memorial Day.
The holiday will be on Monday, May 26.
