BREVARD COUNTY, Florida — If you are asking, “Are schools open on Presidents’ Day?” The answer is that Brevard County Public Schools will be closed on Presidents’ Day during the 2013-2014 school calendar – but it varies for Florida college students.
For the college student holiday schedule in 2014: According to published academic calendars, Eastern Florida State College, University of Florida, Florida State University, and University of Central Florida students all have classes on Presidents’ Day 2014.
Florida Institute of Technology students do not have classes on Presidents’ Day.
Will banks be open on Presidents’ Day 2014?
No. Most banks will not be open on Presidents’ Day 2014.
Will mail be delivered on Presidents’ Day 2014?
No. The U.S. Postal Service does not deliver mail on Presidents’ Day 2014. Also, U.S. Post Offices will not be open on Presidents’ Day 2014.
Will the stock market be open on Presidents’ Day 2014?
No, the U.S. stock and commodity markets will not be open on Presidents’ Day 2014. Including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
When is Presidents’ Day in 2014?
Presidents’ Day is observed on the third Monday in February. For 2014, Presidents’ Day falls on February 17, 2014. Presidents’ Day originally came from the federal holiday for George Washington’s Birthday. But after the observance was changed to the third Monday in February, the holiday has become to be known as “Presidents’ Day” to celebrate both Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Washington’s birthday. However, the holiday has never officially had its name changed to Presidents’ Day, so Washington’s Birthday is the correct official name for the holiday.