Presidents Day is coming up. What's open and closed in Erie for Monday's federal holiday?

Nicholas Sorensen, Erie Times-News
Updated ·2 min read

Presidents Day is coming up Monday, extending the weekend an extra day for students, teachers and federal employees.

Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year on the third Monday of February.

Why do we celebrate Presidents Day?

According to the National Archives, this is a day that celebrates the birthdays of the founding fathers. It was originally a day that celebrated George Washington’s birthday which is Feb. 11, 1731, but eventually the day included Abraham Lincoln born on Feb. 12. 1809.

It wasn’t until 1971 where Congress changed the date to fall on the third Monday in February. This prevents midweek shutdowns and creates a long weekend for many.

What is closed in Erie on Presidents Day?

  • Schools, including the Erie School District, the Erie Catholic School System and all Erie County school districts

  • Elizabeth Lee Black School

  • United States Postal Service

  • Banks

  • Stock Market

  • PennDOT Driver License Center (also closed Saturday, Feb. 17)

  • Erie County Courthouse

  • State offices

  • U.S. District Courthouse

  • Erie County Public Library

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What is open on Presidents Day in Erie?

  • All local universities

  • Grocery stores

  • Multiple entertainment venues including Splash Lagoon, Peek N’ Peak and Cinemark

  • Hair salons and barber shops

  • Museums and galleries

  • Multiple restaurants, both local and chain

  • Local soup kitchens

  • Barber National Institute

  • Millcreek Mall

  • Multiple local businesses

  • Local emergency services

  • EMTA bus and Lift service

  • Erie Insurance customer service

  • Erie City Hall

  • Local liquor stores

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When are the next federal holidays?

  • Memorial Day (May 27; last Monday in May)

  • Juneteenth (June 19)

  • Independence Day (July 4)

  • Labor Day (Sept. 2; first Monday in September)

  • Columbus Day (Oct. 14; second Monday in October)

  • Veterans Day (Nov. 11)

  • Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28; fourth Thursday of November)

  • Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

Contact Nicholas Sorensen at Nsorensen@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Presidents Day 2024: What is open, closed in Erie PA