USPS

USPS branches will fall silent on February 17 in line with President’s Day.

But, Americans needn’t despair as Amazon and FedEx parcels will still be delivered.

UPS deliveries will also take place next Monday.

It will be the fourth time that USPS branches will have closed this year for 24 hours.

Stores were closed on New Year’s Day and they fell silent on the day of Jimmy Carter’s funeral.

Branches shut their doors on Martin Luther King Day – January 20.

The USPS will not be the only organization impacted by the President’s Day closures.

The stock exchange and most schools across the US will also be closed.

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will resume trading the following day – February 18.

But, grocery stores are set to remain open.            

This means Walmart or Target shoppers do not have to stockpile groceries in advance.

Restaurants and pharmacies are also expected to remain open.

President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February.

And, it was originally known as Washington’s Birthday – who was born on February 11.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12.

But, not all states refer to the holiday as President’s Day.