Initially, Presidents Day was established in 1879 to honor George Washington's birthday on Feb. 22. Gradually, the commemoration was expanded to include Abraham Lincoln's birthday, which is Feb. 12. Now the annual holiday pays tribute to all the U.S. presidents who have served in the nation's highest office.

Whatever your plans for the federal holiday, here's what to know about whether the stock market, post office mail, banks and retailers are open on Presidents Day 2025.