Originally established as Washington’s Birthday in 1885, the holiday was designated to honor the first US president, George Washington, whose birthday falls on February 22.

Government offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day.

Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on Presidents Day? Here's what you need to know for Monday, Feb. 17.

Los Angeles city and county, national and state — and superior courts, libraries and schools are closed for the Presidents Day federal holiday. The federal government, by the way, uses the term ...