Presidents’ Day in the United States is observed every year on the third Sunday of February. In 2025, it will be on 17th February. Although its federal status means that certain institutions will be closed on Presidents’ Day, many banks are open. This is an everyday question. Nuance is required to fully understand bank hours for this holiday.
History of Presidents’ Day
The origins of this holiday lie in the honoring of George Washington. Born on 22 February 1732, he was the United States’ first President. Washington was remembered and celebrated shortly after his 1799 death. Abraham Lincoln recognized the 22nd of February as Washington’s day in 1862. This was before Congress designated it as a holiday.
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which was introduced in late 1960s along with the Presidents’ Day shift, contributed to the emergence of “Presidents’ Day”. The Congressional initiative consolidated several federal holidays on Mondays to create extended weekends for both federal employees, and to a lesser extent, the public. Although the change in name was met with opposition at first, it slowly gained in popularity to honor every U.S. president.
The United States Postal Service is expected to close its offices as it falls on a federal holiday.
President’s Day bank hours in 2025 – What can you expect?
Most banks close their doors on federal holidays even though it is not required by law. The majority of banks will be closed for Presidents’ Day. Branches of large national banks, such as Bank of America (including local offices), Capital One (including BMO Harris), Wells Fargo (including BMO Harris), Chase Bank and Citibank are likely to be affected.
However, exceptions exist. TD Bank has a strong presence in Northeast, along Eastern Seaboard. They are often open for select federal holidays. This includes Presidents’ Day.
In the event that a bank is closed, it will not be possible to provide in-person service, such as drive-through services. As a result, ATM services and online banking are likely to continue to operate, allowing access to all essential banking functions.
2025 Federal Reserve Bank Holiday Calendar: Key Dates
The Federal Reserve Holiday Schedule is used by banks to determine their closures. This has an effect on the branch’s operations. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025 was the most recent holiday. It fell on Jan. 20th. It also fell on the same day as President Donald Trump’s Inauguration four years earlier.
The Federal Reserve Holiday Schedule for 2025 is shown below.
- New Year’s Day is Wednesday, January 1.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 20, 2019.
- Washington’s birthday (Presidents’ Day), Monday, February 17,
- Memorial Day is on Monday, 26 May
- Independence Day, Thursday June 19th
- Independence Day: July 4, Friday
- Labor Day is Monday, September 1.
- Columbus Day is Monday, October 13.
- Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 27
- Christmas Day: December 25, Thursday
Presidents’ Day: Expert Viewpoints
National Archives and Records Administration This article explains the general understanding of Presidents’ Day in a concise manner: “While it was not authorized by Congress to change the name, the new term has become ingrained into the American public’s consciousness and has been used by calendars and advertising as well as by government departments.”
Post-Presidents’ Day operations: Looking ahead
The normal business hours of banks and other businesses that observed Presidents’ Day will resume on the following Tuesday, February 18, after the holiday.