Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on Presidents Day? Here's what you need to know for Monday, Feb. 17.

The third Monday in February is Presidents Day in the United States. Originally meant to celebrate George Washington, the country’s first President, today it serves as a recognition of all of the nation’s Presidents.

Presidents Day is a federal holiday created to honor the first president of the United States, George Washington. Over time, it has also included the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln (both Lincoln and Washington were born in February). Some businesses will be closed or have adjusted hours today as a result of the holiday.

Presidents Day was established in 1885 to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States. The holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after 1971 when it was moved as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation's workers, according to History.com.

Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on Presidents Day? Here's what to know for Monday, Feb. 17.

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