What's Open, What's Closed on Washington's Birthday Holiday

Department of Labor offices will be closed today, Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of President’s Day, however, the agency’s TeleBenefits Call Centers will remain open that day from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for claims filing.

Today is considered a federal holiday, and state and local governments, including both Connecticut and the Town of Greenwich, close most offices. Banks in Connecticut have the option of remaining open, but must announce it well in advance.

In federal law, the name is "Washington's Birthday," not "President's Day," and that's how the federal government refers to it, although some states (not Connecticut) and organizations use the other name.

The following are CLOSED Monday:

Banks and credit unions in New York state and elsewhere outside of Connecticut (and some banks in Connecticut — banks here may remain open if they announce it well in advance)
Town offices and Town Hall.
Federal government offices.
Libraries—including Greenwich, Byram Shubert, Cos Cob and the Perrot Memorial libraries
Post offices
Public and private schools in Greenwich
State offices

The following are OPEN Monday:

• Banks and credit unions, perhaps — they may remain open at their discretion in Connecticut
• Grocery stores
  Restaurants
• Other businesses
• Greenwich Recyling will pick up on regular schedule.
• Holly Hill Transfer Station will be open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Greenwich Local Editor Barbara Heins contributed to this report.