Today is the official observance of the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
The holiday was established by an act of Congress in 1885, which designated Feb. 22 to honor Washington. Its observance was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which took effect in 1971. The holiday became commonly known as “Presidents Day” as a result of advertising campaigns that began using the term in the 1980s, but officially, the holiday’s designation remains Washington’s Birthday.
Holiday closings and schedule changes
Federal, state and local government offices are closed today. Schools are closed. Courts are closed. The Riverhead library is closed.
The N.Y. Stock Exchange and banks are closed today.
The post office is closed and there are no mail deliveries. UPS and Federal Express are delivering and their offices are open.
Riverhead municipal trash collection follows its regular schedule today.
The LIRR is operating on a weekend schedule today, with off-peak fares in effect all day. NYC subways and buses are operating on a Saturday schedule.
Suffolk County buses are operating today but some are following modified schedules. The S92 bus will operate on a regular weekday schedule today. Access schedules here.
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