Presidents Day: what businesses are open and closed on the holiday
Washington’s birthday, or Presidents Day, is the third Monday of February, so here are what businesses are open and closed on the federal holiday?
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The upcoming school break is just around the corner for students across New York state.
Depending on the district, the weeklong recess is known as Presidents Day break, midwinter recess or simply February break. The break typically overlaps with a three-day holiday weekend, giving many students and teachers an extended pause from classes.
Presidents Day is a federal holiday observed each year in mid-February to honor past U.S. presidents. In New York, the holiday often anchors the next major school break, though exact schedules can vary by district.
When is Presidents Day 2026?
Presidents Day falls on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The federal holiday is observed each year on the third Monday of February.
Federal holidays are observed by the federal government, meaning most federal employees have the day off. When a federal holiday falls on a weekend, it may be observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday.
When is February break in New York state?
Many school districts across New York state schedule February break during the week of Presidents Day. In much of the state, February break runs from Monday, Feb. 16, through Friday, Feb. 20.
When combined with the surrounding weekends, students and staff in these districts will have a nine-day break, from Saturday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 22. Families are encouraged to check with their local school district, as dates may vary.
When is spring break in New York state?
After February break, most New York school districts have another weeklong recess in the spring, typically about six weeks later.
In many parts of the state, spring break begins Monday, March 30, and runs through Friday, April 3. Including the surrounding weekends, students and staff will be off from Saturday, March 28, through Sunday, April 5, which coincides with Easter Sunday.
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