Politics & Government

Presidents Day: What's Open (And What Isn't)

Banks, libraries, schools and city agencies closed; parks, cultural centers open

O.K., no offense to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln or any of the other American Presidents we honor this Monday (Grover Cleveland, anyone?), unlike other national occasions, this mid-February holiday is one that's just as likely to be observed as not.

A good rule of thumb for P-Day is this: If it's a public sector service you're looking for, it's probably out of commission. Private sector: you know the drill.

Nonetheless, here's a list of key openings and closings for your Presidents Day.

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USPS Mail Delivery
No mail; all postal locations closed Monday

Banking
Most branches closed; limited telephone banking at some banks, online services available 

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New York City Public Schools
Schools are closed for Midwinter Recess through Friday; call for info on afterschool activities, sports

Parochial Schools
Divine Wisdom Academy in Douglaston observes a Midwinter Recess all next week

Queens Library
All branches will be closed 

Great Neck Library
Closed

Queens Museum of Art
Museum open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free admission courtesy of retailer Target's Holiday Mondays

Alley Pond Environmental Center
No events scheduled 

Fort Totten
Park open; Visitor's Center open for Kids Week, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

City agencies
All government offices are closed

Parking
Alternate side parking rules are suspended Monday, though meter rules are still in effect


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