Are schools closed Presidents’ Day 2024? (2024)

Presidents’ Day 2024 is on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Not only is it a day off of work for many, but also many K-12 school districts and private schools throughout New Jersey and the country decide to close on or around the holiday.

Here is what you need to know about whether schools are open or closed in observance of Presidents’ Day 2024.

Are schools open on Presidents’ Day 2024?

Most schools are closed on Presidents’ Day 2024, which is a federal holiday. You will likely find the most accurate information on the school or district’s website.

However, sometimes districts start the year saying school is closed on the holiday. Then, they keep it open, if days need to be made up because of too many snow days.

Are New Jersey public school districts open on Presidents’ Day 2024?

Most public school districts in New Jersey are closed on Presidents’ Day, and some are even closed on the Friday before the holiday.

It is up to the district to decide, however, so we recommend checking with your local school to see if it is open or closed. The most accurate information likely will be on the school or district’s website.

A full directory of New Jersey public school districts and their websites are available here.

Are New Jersey private or parochial schools open on Presidents’ Day 2024?

Like public school districts, private or parochial schools have their own school calendars. Most, if not all, also are closed on Presidents’ Day and/or the Friday before the holiday.

It is up to the school, in case of individually run private or parochial schools, to decide whether to use Presidents’ Day as part of a school break just like public school districts do. We recommend checking with your local school to see if it is open or closed.

A full directory of non-public New Jersey schools and their websites are available here.

What are the best Presidents’ Day 2024 sales?

In honor of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays, there are several star-spangled sales happening now. We scoured the web to find the best offers on everything from housewares and mattresses to tech and fashion:

• Amazon’s Presidents’ Day Sale’s don’t-wait daily deals on small appliances, fitness equipment, clothing, computers and cookware
• Kate Spade Outlet’s “It’s a Spring Thing Event” with up to 70% off everything on site, plus an additional 20% off select styles
• Nordstrom’s “Winter Sale” with up to 50% off on luxury clothing, shoes and accessories from SKIMS, UGG, Tory Burch, Vuori, Cole Haan and more
• Samsung’s trending deals on Galaxy phones, Buds and monitors, plus bundle-and-save specials with up to $1,300 off select kitchen appliances
• Walmart’s “Presidents’ Day Spring Savings” with big price drops on smart watches, televisions, vacuums, air fryers, slow cookers, coffee makers and Cricuts
• Wayfair’s “Presidents’ Day Clearance” sale with up to 70% off kitchen and dining room furniture, nursery necessities, major appliances, mattress and bedding bundles and more

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