December 18, 2024 17:58 PM

President's Day 2015: What You Need To Know About The National Holiday

President's Day 2015 is a common holiday in the United States. While some are celebrating over the fact that it's a Monday and that it is a holiday, a few are going crazy over the latest sales. Others on the other hand are wondering what banks are open on the said holiday. All this and more here.

First off, did you know that the President's Day 2015 was used to be known as Bicycle Day? According to reports by The Atlantic, Americans celebrated the inauguration of the first president by bicycling. This somehow paved way to even more sales on the day itself from new garments paired off with their new bikes. Obviously, the "cycle" of sales continues on until today.

For those hoping to pay their bills today, banks covered by the Federal Reserve Bank are closed on President's Day 2015. Transactions made in stores or at ATMs will not immediately reflect in your account. For those hoping to send out money to friends or family, MoneyGram along with Western Union processes such transactions only online.

Like banks, post offices won't be open on President's Day 2015. However, packages sent out by FedEx or UPS should still be sent out that is if the delivery date falls on the said holiday. On the other hand, Amazon claims that they'd still send out packages on the said holiday, but customers should expect some delays.

Banks, post offices, and sales aren't the only things important on a President's Day 2015. Heck, here's everything to know about the men who have led the country. ABC News summarizes 12 facts that some Americans wouldn't particularly know about their past presidents. If you think you know all there is about the past presidents of the United States, test your knowledge and take the quiz.

As for those celebrating the holiday that is President's Day 2015, check out the memes for the day.

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