Abraham Lincoln's birthday and Presidents Day: Know what’s open and closed on February 12 and February 20

Lincoln's birthday and Presidents Day are two upcoming holidays on February 12 and February 20 respectively, that will affect the schedules of various offices and institutions.

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The employees of both the State of Illinois and Sangamon County will have a break from work for the next two Mondays. This is due to the observation of Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Monday, February 12, which falls on a Sunday. Additionally, February 20 marks Presidents Day, also known as George Washington's birthday.

Due to Presidents Day being a federal holiday, federal courts and buildings will be shut down, and postal services will not be available. Additionally, most banks are likely to be closed as well.

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Which offices are closed for Lincoln's birthday, February 12?

Offices and courts belonging to both the state of Illinois and Sangamon County will be closed on Monday in honour of Lincoln's birthday.

The offices of the city of Springfield, including Lincoln Library and Oak Ridge Cemetery's administrative offices, will also be closed on Monday but will observe Presidents Day instead. Lincoln Library will be open on Sunday and February 19.
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What is closed on Presidents Day, February 20?

On Presidents Day, federal offices and courts, as well as offices and courts belonging to both the state of Illinois and Sangamon County, will be closed.

Schools and offices belonging to District 186 will also be closed. The board of education meeting has been rescheduled to 6:30 PM on February 21st and will take place at 1900 W. Monroe St.

Midwest Technical Institute will have no classes on Presidents Day, but its offices will be open.

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FAQs
  1. Will colleges be open?
    On both Lincoln's birthday and Presidents Day, the University of Illinois Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, Illinois College, and Blackburn College will remain open and hold classes as usual.
  2. When was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?
    April 15, 1865
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