Presidents' Day: What's Open and Closed on the Federal Holiday
Government offices, schools and many banks are closed for the Presidents' Day holiday.
Monday, Feb. 18, is Presidents' Day, a federal holiday first established in 1885 when it was called Washington's Birthday — in honor of America's first president, George Washington.
Here is what is open and closed in Swampscott.
OPEN:
- Restaurants
- Grocery Stores
- Other Businesses at Owner's Discretion
- Some Banks
CLOSED:
- Some Banks
- Post Office
- Schools
- Swampscott Library
- Swampscott Senior Center
- Town Offices