What's Open, What's Closed on Presidents Day in Romeoville

What's closed on Presidents Day? For most people, it's a day off work, but if you're planning to use that free time to take care of some errands, you need to know what services and businesses are open on Monday, Feb. 20.

The federal holiday began in 1885 as a way to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. Since then, it’s become a way to celebrate all presidents, according to History.com. It is celebrated on the third Monday in February.

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed on Presidents Day 2017.

What's closed

• Public schools: Plainfield School District 202, Valley View
• Catholic schools: St. Mary Immaculate in Plainfield, St. Andrew the Apostle in Romeoville, St. Raymond and Joliet Catholic Academy in Joliet
• Village/municipal facilities: Plainfield Village Hall, Romeoville Village Hall, Bolingbrook Town Center
• U.S. post offices
• Will County offices
• Will County Courthouse
• Most banks
• Plainfield Public Library

What's open

• Park district facilities: Plainfield Park District, Bolingbrook Park District, Romeoville Fit 4 Life Fitness Center
• White Oak Library branches, Fountaindale Public Library
• FedEx, UPS (normal service)
• Garbage/recycling pickup (normal schedule)
• Metra and CTA (normal weekday service)
• Malls
• Retail stores

Call before you go - open at the business owner's discretion

• Restaurants
• Convenience stores
• Liquor stores

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