Presidents' Day In NYC: What's Open And Closed

NEW YORK CITY — Presidents' Day is a day to honor George Washington and this nation's noble history by not going to work and sleeping late.

The official holiday falls on Monday, Feb. 17, and it means government buildings, libraries and post offices will be closed and public transit service will be scaled back.

Feb. 17 also marks the beginning of midwinter recess, the week-long break when all New York City public schools close.

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To help you prepare for your day of freedom, here's a look at what's open and closed in New York City on Washington's Birthday:

Government Buildings

• New York City public schools will be closed for midwinter recess from Feb. 17 to 21.
• City, state and federal government buildings, including post offices, will be closed.
• Mail will not be delivered.
• Many banks will likely be closed, as Monday is a U.S. Federal Reserve holiday.
• Libraries will be closed.

Transportation

• New York City subways and buses will run on a Saturday schedule, with some subway service changes in effect because of repairs and maintenance. Staten Island express and local buses will run on a reduced weekday schedule, the MTA says.
• The Long Island Rail Road will run on weekend schedule with off-peak fares and four extra Ronkonkoma Branch trains.
• The Metro-North Railroad will run on a weekend schedule with off-peak fares.

Parking

• Alternate-side parking rules will be suspended.

Trash pickup

• Trash, recycling and organics pickup will not occur on Monday, Feb. 17. Street cleaning won't, either.
• If Monday is your normal trash or organics pickup day, put your materials out after 4 p.m. Monday.
• If Monday is your normal recycling collection day, put your materials out after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 for pickup starting Monday, Feb. 24.