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What’s open and closed on Presidents Day in Missouri? What to know
Video shows how Presidents Day did not get its name
Video of the history behind the federal holiday known as Washington’s Birthday and how it became popularly referred to as Presidents Day.
Some Americans have an extra day off to look forward to this week.
Now seen as a day to honor every person who has held the United States’ high office, Presidents Day was created to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on Feb. 22. It became a federal holiday in 1879, but was later moved to the third Monday of February to create a long weekend under the Uniform Holidays Act of 1968.
Here’s a guide to what’s open and closed on Presidents Day.
When is Presidents Day 2026?
This year, Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 16.
Are federal or Missouri state offices open on Presidents Day?
Given that Presidents Day is a federal holiday, non-essential federal offices and most banks will be closed, and there will be no U.S. mail delivery.
In Missouri, it’s also a state holiday, so all local governments and state offices will also be closed.
Will stores, restaurants be open on Presidents Day?
Most major retailers, grocery stores and restaurants should be open on Presidents Day, but you may want to check with your local stores to confirm business hours.
Are Costco or Sam’s Club open on Presidents Day?
Both Costco and Sam’s Club will be open during normal business hours on Presidents Day.
Are Walgreens or CVS open on Presidents Day?
CVS and Walgreens will be open on Presidents Day, but store hours may vary.
Is the post office open on Presidents Day? Will mail be delivered?
All post offices will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Presidents Day, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website.
FedEx will offer modified services, mostly entailing early pickups, and most offices will be open. UPS will operate as usual, and its stores will be open.
Are banks open on Presidents Day?
Most banks will be closed on Presidents Day, as most follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule.
Is the stock market open on Presidents Day?
Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed on Presidents Day.
Will there be trash pickup on Presidents Day?
Trash pickup on Presidents Day can vary city to city, so it’s best to check with your local waste management service to see if they observe the holiday. Trash pickup is typically delayed by one day if the scheduled pickup falls on a federal holiday.
Are libraries and DMV offices open on Presidents Day?
Holiday hours can vary among Missouri’s libraries and DMV offices, so it’s best to check whether the ones in your area will be open on Presidents Day.
Juneteenth 2024: How to celebrate
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Here’s how to prep for and celebrate the important holiday.
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Juneteenth is marking five years since it was officially recognized as a federal holiday.
Given the holiday’s relatively recent federal designation, it may not be clear to many what will be open/closed on Juneteenth. Will the post office be open? Will my trash get collected? Can I go to the Department of Motor Vehicles to renew my license?
Here’s a guide to what is open and closed on Juneteenth in Missouri.
When is Juneteenth 2026?
This year, Juneteenth will be celebrated on Friday, June 19. The holiday is also often celebrated on the third Saturday of June, with many events taking place on that day.
Communities use this day to honor resilience, culture and progress through various events, gatherings and activities. These can include church services, picnics, barbecues, parades and festivals, to name a few.
Are federal or Missouri state offices open on Juneteenth?
Given that Juneteenth is a federal holiday, non-essential federal offices will be closed.
It’s also a state holiday in Missouri, so all local governments and state offices will be closed, as well.
Will major retailers be open on Juneteenth?
Most major retailers, grocery stores, warehouse clubs and restaurants should be open on Juneteenth, but you may want to check with your local stores to confirm business hours, as they can vary by location.
Is the post office open on Juneteenth? Will mail be delivered?
All post offices will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Juneteenth, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website.
FedEx and UPS will operate more or less as usual, and their stores will be open.
Are banks open on Juneteenth?
Most banks will be closed on Juneteenth, as most follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed on Juneteenth.
Will trash pickup happen on Juneteenth?
Trash pickup on Juneteenth varies from city to city, so it’s best to check with your local waste management service to see whether they observe the holiday.
Trash pickup can be delayed by one day if the scheduled pickup falls on a federal holiday.
Columbia will have normal trash pickup on Friday, according to the city’s website. Each hauler in Springfield sets its own holiday schedule. Ozark Refuse, Republic Services and Waste Management are not delayed for the holiday.
Are libraries and DMV offices open on Juneteenth?
Holiday hours can vary among Missouri’s libraries, so it’s best to check whether the ones in your area will be open on Juneteenth.
The Daniel Boone Regional Library network in Columbia and Springfield-Greene County Library District branches will be closed.
All Missouri Department of Revenue offices will be closed on Juneteenth, including driver examination stations. With that being said, some license offices will be operating during the holiday, so check the Missouri License Office Locator to see if your local office is open.
PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) – A Sedalia man is dead and a woman is recovering after a single-vehicle crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Troopers say the crash happened around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, near the intersection of Route M and Whiteman Rd.
Investigators add that a 2018 Dodge Challenger, driven by a 30-year-old Sedalia man, was traveling north on the highway when it veered off the right side of the road.
MSHP notes that the vehicle struck a tree and a fence before rolling over.
First responders say they pronounced the driver dead at the scene around 11:55 p.m. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Authorities indicate that a 26-year-old female passenger, also from Sedalia, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No further information has been released.
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