Here's a look at what’s open and closed on President’s Day 2025. While it’s formally a day to specifically honor George Washington and his contributions to the country, President’s Day has informally been expanded in recent years to honor other presidents, including Abraham Lincoln (born Feb. 12) and Thomas Jefferson (who was born in April).

Is Presidents Day the most confusing holiday in the U.S.? States seem to have as many names for it and ideas about whom to honor as there have been presidents. The federal government doesn’t even recognize Monday as Presidents Day.