Presidents' Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In NYC

NEW YORK CITY — Next week, George Washington will turn 290 years old, and New Yorkers across the five boroughs will celebrate Presidents' Day on Monday by staying home from school or enjoying the suspension of alternate-side parking rules.

The holiday, celebrated annually on the third Monday of February, falls this year on Feb. 21 — a day before Washington's actual birthday. Like every year, libraries, government buildings and post offices will be closed, while public transit service will be scaled back.

Monday will also be the first day of midwinter recess, giving New York's public school students a week off from classes.

To help you prepare for your day of freedom, here's a look at what's open and closed in New York City on Washington's Birthday:

Government Buildings

• New York City public schools will be closed for midwinter recess from Feb. 21 to 25.
• City, state and federal government buildings, including post offices, will be closed.
• Mail will not be delivered.
• Many banks will likely be closed as Monday is a U.S. Federal Reserve holiday.
• Libraries will be closed.

Transportation

• New York City subways and buses will run on a Saturday schedule.

Parking

• Alternate-side parking rules will be suspended.

Trash pickup

• Trash, recycling and organics pickup will not occur on Monday, Feb. 21.
• If Monday is your normal trash or organics pickup day, put your materials out between 4 p.m. or midnight Monday, for pickup starting Tuesday. Tuesday collections will likely be delayed, however.

The holiday, established by Congress in 1879, does not officially include Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12, which is celebrated separately by a handful of states.