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Presidents Day 2021: Are banks and stores open? Do my kids have school?
Updated Feb 15, 2021;
Posted Feb 15, 2021
Artist: Gilbert Stuart Title: Portrait of George Washington Location: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown Dates: unknown Dimensions: 73.5 cm x 61.1 cm Medium: Painting - oil on canvas
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While the term Presidents Day is commonly used for the federal holiday, the official designation is Washington’s Birthday, to honor the first president of the United States, George Washington, whose birthday is on Feb. 22.
The holiday also – in some states - is recognized as honoring Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is on Feb. 12, and all United States presidents.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021: Is parking free in Harrisburg? Are banks and stores open?
Updated Jan 18, 2021;
Posted Jan 18, 2021
FILE - In this Aug. 28, 1963 file photo, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, addresses marchers during his I Have a Dream speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/File)AP
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The day is celebrated on the third Monday in January. This year that is Jan. 18.
King’s birthday is Jan. 15, 1929.
According to thekingcenter.org, the day should be celebrated with community service - “a day on, not a day off.”
Here’s a rundown of what we were able to determine regarding what’s closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18. Keep in mind that some of these places are not open to the public because of COVID-19 but employees are working.