What's Open, Closed For Presidents Day 2021 In Cornelius

CORNELIUS, NC — Presidents Day, also known as the observed Washington's Birthday, will result in some service changes in the town of Cornelius.

In 2021, Presidents Day falls on Monday, Feb. 15.

The holiday, which was originally established in 1885 to honor President George Washington, will provide a much-appreciated three-day weekend for many. But it also means that services such as the U.S. Post Office and banks will not open on the day.

Here's a breakdown of how the holiday could affect your routine.

• Town of Cornelius Government offices: Open
• Public schools: Open
• Public library: Open
• Post offices: Closed
• Banks: Closed
• North Carolina courts: Open
• Trash and recycling: Normal collection schedule

The transition in the holiday's name from Washington's Birthday to Presidents Day began in the late 1960s as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. The bill proposed that the country celebrate holidays on Monday rather than when birthdays fell on the calendar so workers could have a three-day weekend.

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