February 18 is Washington's Birthday, colloquially known as Presidents Day, an annual federal holiday held on the third Monday of the month celebrating the life of George Washington—the U.S.'s first head of state—as well as past presidents, such as Abraham Lincoln. Even though they are not required to, most private banks tend to close on federal holidays due to the fact that the Federal Reserve system—a government agency on which they rely for much of their activity—won't be operating. This can be a pain if you urgently need access to certain financial services that aren't available online. However, if you happen to be a customer of TD Bank, you'll be pleased to hear that the company has announced that it will be keeping branches open on Monday with normal business hours—the only major bank to do so—although its best to check with your local branch to make sure. TD Bank is also open on two other federal holidays in 2019—Columbus Day (October 14) and Veterans Day (November 11). Unfortunately, the Toronto-based bank is the exception to the trend. Below is a list of banks which will be closed on Presidents Day, according to GOBankingRates. American National Bank BancorpSouth Bank of America Bank of the West BBVA Compass BB&T BMO Harris Bank Capital One Bank Chase City National Bank Citibank Citizens Bank Comerica Bank Dollar Bank Eastern Bank Fidelity Bank First Citizens Bank First National Bank Huntington State Bank KeyBank Kitsap Bank M&T Bank Navy Federal Credit Union People's United Bank PNC Bank Regions Bank Sandy Spring Bank Santander Bank SunTrust Bank Union Bank U.S. Bank Wells Fargo While most bank branches will be closed, many companies will still keep customer services centers open if there are issues that you need to have sorted. Furthermore, online transactions should work, in most cases, though keep in mind that some may not be processed immediately. Meanwhile, you will still be able to withdraw money from the majority of ATMs on Monday.<doc-sep>top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is a Federal holiday in the United States. Held on the third Monday in February, this year’s celebration falls on February 18. Presidents past and present - including incumbent Donald Trump - are honoured on the day. While most of the states participate in the tradition, some choose to celebrate George Washington only. Special recognition is often given to the US' 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who officially abolished slavery in 1863. As Presidents’ Day is a bank holiday, many shops and businesses are closed. So what is open and what is closed? Banks As Presidents’ Day is a bank holiday, most national banks and the Federal Reserve will be closed. TD Bank, which has thousands of locations, is open on Presidents’ Day along with Columbus Day and Veterans Day. Presidents Day 2019 opening hours: The annual day is a federal holiday in the United States The vast majority of regional banks will be closed on the day too. Public schools Most public schools in states where Presidents’ Day is observed will be closed on Monday. But some classes may be scheduled - especially as schools may be needing to keep the day after the recent winter storm weather - so it is best to check first. Presidents Day 2019 opening hours: Protestors used the day in 2017 to rally against Donald Trump Post Services The government-operated United States Postal Service will not deliver mail to people on Presidents’ Day. But do not despair if you have an urgent letter to post you can still get it sent asUPS (United Parcel Service) will be operating as normal. FedEx home delivery will also be running but FedEx Express and FedEx SmartPost will have a reduced service. Stock Market The stock market will be shut on Presidents’ Day, reopening on Tuesday, according to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Presidents Day 2019 opening hours: A celebration at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate<doc-sep>Presidents Day means changes to what services are available and what offices are open on Feb. 18. Here’s what you need to know to plan for the federal holiday. WASHINGTON — Happy Birthday, George Washington, as well as other presidents! In observance of Washington’s Birthday, Presidents Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February. The federal holiday brings about changes to what services are available and what offices are open on Feb. 18. Most government offices, courts and banks are closed. Here’s what you need to know to plan for the federal holiday. Traffic and transit Related: Presidents Day weekend Metro work on all lines includes Yellow Line shutdown High occupancy vehicle restrictions are lifted on Interstate 395 and Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia and on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County on Monday. The I-395 HOV Lanes will be closed for roadwork through early Monday morning but are expected to be open by 4 a.m. The express lanes will follow the normal reversal schedule, open to northbound traffic through late morning and open to southbound traffic by about noon. Tolls will not be in effect on I-66 inside the Beltway on Monday. Metrorail and Metrobus will operate from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Presidents Day. Metrorail will operate on a Saturday schedule, and Metrobus will operate on a Saturday and supplemental schedule. But, watch out for track work that might affect your travel plans. The MARC Train will operate the R schedule on the Penn and Camden Lines only; there will be no Brunswick Line service. The Virginia Railway Express will not operate on Presidents Day. The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) bus service will operate on a Saturday schedule. The free King Street Trolley will operate on its regular schedule. The Trolley and certain DASH routes around City Hall and lower King Street will be modified. In Arlington, ART routes 41, 42, 43, 45, 51, 55, 77 and 87 will operate on Saturday schedules. All other ART routes will not operate. Fairfax Connector will operate on holiday weekday service. The City of Fairfax’s CUE Bus will operate on a modified weekday schedule. Loudoun County Transit bus services operate a significantly reduced schedule on Presidents Day. There will be no Premium Commuter Bus and no Metro Connection Bus Services except for routes 72, 84 and 985. Howard County’s Regional Transportation Agency will operate on a regular weekday schedule. All parking regulations will be in effect in Howard County. Montgomery County’s Ride On will run a modified holiday schedule. The TRiPS Commuter Store in Silver Spring and Friendship Heights will close. PRTC’s OmniRide will not operate on Presidents Day. The STAR Call Center will be closed and standing orders will not be provided. Customers should call beforehand to request a trip on the holiday or the day after. There will be no Calvert County bus service on Presidents Day. In Prince George’s County, TheBus will operate on a regular service schedule except for Route 51. Call-A-Bus will resume on Feb. 19. Parking In D.C., meter fees are not enforced on Presidents Day. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect in Howard County. Parking restrictions will not be enforced in Alexandria’s metered spaces, residential permit parking districts and other areas with signed parking time limits. Metered areas in Arlington will not be enforced. Parking at public garages, lots and curbside meters are free in Montgomery County. D.C. Trash and recycling collection will slide to Tuesday, Feb. 19. One library in each ward will be open on Presidents Day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Maryland Anne Arundel County All county offices will close Monday. Normal curbside trash collection will occur, but landfill and recycling centers will close. Calvert County County library locations will close on Monday, but online services and electronic checkouts will be available. The three county senior centers will close Monday and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered; participants will be provided shelf-stable meals in advance. All community centers will also close. All recreation parks will be operate on their normal hours. All nature parks will open on their normal hours. The Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center and the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open normal hours. The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter will be closed Monday. The Appeal Landfill and county convenience stores will be open with regular hours. The Water & Sewage billing and customer service office and the Solomons Septage Receiving Facility will be closed. Charles County County government offices will close Monday. Library locations will close on Presidents Day. Howard County All government offices, courts, 50+ centers and animal shelters will be closed Monday. Regular trash, recycling and food scrap services will be in effect. The Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. County parks, community centers, Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall and Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Park Activity Rooms will be open. Robinson Nature Center will be closed. County historic sites are all closed for the season and will reopen in April. Montgomery County All county offices, state offices and courts as well as libraries will close Monday. Department of Liquor Control retail stores will open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Senior centers and administrative offices are closed. Recreation and aquatics programs and facilities. County-provided refuse and recycling pickup is canceled. Collection will slide by one day with the last pickup on Saturday, Feb. 26. Prince George’s County All county offices are closed except public safety agencies. The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System will close on Sunday, Feb. 17 and Monday, Feb. 18. The Animal Service Facility, Electronics Recycling Acceptance Site, Household Hazardous Waste Acceptance Site and CountyClick 311 will close on Monday. CountyClick 311 will remain available online. There will be no trash, curbside recycling, bulky trash or yard trim collections on Monday. Virginia Alexandria All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Monday. All Alexandria Library branches and the Alexandria Law Library will close on Monday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday and will be delayed by one day during the week. The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Drop-Off Center will also close.<doc-sep>Remember that day in February that isn’t Valentine’s and isn’t Groundhog Day? That is President’s Day. Many places throughout the country will observe this President’s Day by closing their doors so people can enjoy a 3-day weekend honoring our the birthday of nation’s first President, George Washington. (The holiday is officially called “Washington’s Birthday” in celebration of George Washington, the country’s first commander-in-chief.) So to get ready for the holiday on February 18th, here’s a list of what’s open and closed on President’s Day 2019. Here’s what’s open and closed on President’s Day 2019. Do people go to work on President’s Day 2019? Many Americans will have the day off from work on Monday, February 18th however it depends. Those that work at retail stores or restaurants might be less likely to have the day off compared to people working in an office or at a school. Are public schools open on President’s Day 2019? Most public schools in states that observe President’s day will be closed on Monday. However, it may vary depending on the state you live in and if a day needs to be made up due to recent weather conditions. Are banks open on President’s Day 2019? President’s day is a bank holiday so the Federal Reserve and most national banks will be closed. However, ATMs will still be accessible and TD Bank will still be open. Historic brick building of Public school in Brooklyn, New York. Andriy Prokopenko—Getty Images Are there sales on President’s Day? Many major retailers will be offering sales during President’s day weekend since many people will have the day off and new spring styles will start being available. Expect to find sales on women’s and men’s apparel as well as furnishings at national stores like Macy’s President’s Day sale. Are the stock markets open for President’s Day 2019? The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq usually follow the government’s holiday schedule meaning they will be closed this Monday in observance of the federal holiday. Are the courts open for President’s Day 2019? Since President’s Day is a legal federal holiday courts will be closed on February 18th this year. Are the grocery stores open for President’s Day 2019? Much like other holidays, most grocery stores will be open to cater to those who have the day off. However, if you are unsure please check your local grocery store for their hours. Get The Brief. Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know right now. 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President’s Day 2019: What is closed on President’s Day? President’s Day falls on the third Monday of every February and is also known as George Washington’s Birthday. As it is a federal holiday, many government institutions will be closed. This year, the day will be celebrated on Monday, February 18. George Washington was the first President of the United States and was born on February 22, 1732. President’s Day honours past and present presidents of the United States and the name was changed in 1971 as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Some states pay particular attention to Abraham Lincoln, as his birthday was also in mid-February - February 12. The day is usually marked by public ceremonies in Washington DC and throughout the country. Some schools close for the whole week for a mid-weekend recess and key business shut their doors. President’s Day 2019: The stock market and the bond market close on President’s Day What is closed on President’s Day? Stock market The stock market and the bond market close on President’s Day and re-opens on Tuesday, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Federal and state agencies are closed for the holiday, so there will be no economic news releases. Post services The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail on President’s Day. But UPS will continue services, FedEx home delivery will be operational, but FedEx Express and FedEx SmartPost will have modified service. President’s Day 2019: The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail Banks Most banks, including Federal Reserve Banks, will be closed and will not make any transactions. Most banks follow the lead of the Federal Reserve and close on the 10 major federal holidays, including President’s Day. TD Bank is open on President’s Day and it’s the only major bank currently announcing its branches will remain open on February 18. However the vast majority of major regional and national banks will be closed for President’s Day. President’s Day 2019: TD Bank is open on President’s Day