What's Open, Closed In Patchogue On President's Day

PATCHOGUE, NY — Presidents Day, Washington's birthday, Lincoln and Washington's birthday — whatever you call it, there's a holiday honoring all the United States' great leaders on Monday, Feb. 15.

Holidays celebrating George Washington, the nation's first president, date back to 1879. Washington was actually born on Feb. 22, 1731, but the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved the commemoration to the third Monday in February starting in 1971. This year's holiday comes a week to the day after Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Feb. 12.

President's Day usually falls during the midwinter recess for New York City public schools, which runs from Feb. 16 to 23 this year. It's also a federal, state and city holiday, meaning government employees get a break as well.

Regardless of whether you're working, Presidents Day closures are likely to change up your routine. Here's a look at holiday-related closings and service changes in Patchogue.

Government Buildings

• Public schools are closed for midwinter recess.
• Government buildings, including courts and post offices, are closed.
• Mail will not be delivered.
• Most banks will be closed, though some will be open. Check your company and local branch for specific hours.
• Libraries will be closed.

Transportation

• The Long Island Rail Road will run on a weekned/holiday schedule with off-peak fares. Click here for more info.

Trash pickup

• Garbage, recycling and organics will not be picked up. Put your trash, recycling or organics out after 4 p.m. Monday if Monday is your usual pickup day.