What’s Open, Closed For Presidents Day 2022 In Bradenton

BRADENTON, FL — Many Bradenton area workers and students get to enjoy a long weekend for Presidents Day, which is honored Monday.

The holiday was established in 1885 to recognize the birthday of President George Washington, according to History.com. It became known as Presidents Day in 1971 when Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends for workers in the United States.

As a federal holiday, Presidents Day could affect the hours of government offices, libraries, public transportation, garbage pickup and other services in Manatee County.

Before you head out Monday, here’s a roundup up what’s open and closed on Presidents Day in the Bradenton area:

Manatee County Public Schools: Schools closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday.

Manatee County government offices: All offices will be closed Monday.

County trash collection: Trash, recycling and yard waste pick-up for residents of unincorporated Manatee County will be postponed by one day from Tuesday through Saturday.

Manatee County Area Transit: MCAT, the Longboat Key Shuttle and the Anna Maria Trolley will run on normal, daily routes.

G.T. Bray Recreation Center: Closed Monday.

G.T. Bray Skate Park: Open Monday.

Downtown Central Library: The only library usually open on Monday will be closed for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday.

Publicly owned natural preserves, parks and beaches: Open Monday

Bradenton City Hall and other city offices: Closed Monday.

City trash collection: Bradenton's garbage and yard waste pickup scheduled for Monday will take place on Tuesday and Tuesday’s pickup will be on Wednesday. If applicable, Friday’s recycling will be picked up on Saturday.