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Feb. 17 is Presidents Day, also known as Washington's Birthday, which is a federal holiday in the U.S. and Connecticut.

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Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on Presidents Day? Here's what to know for Monday, Feb. 17.

Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past ...