Government offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day. While the holiday is sometimes misunderstood as a celebration of the lives and birthdays of all U.S. presidents,

According to the Dallas ISD calendar, Presidents Day will be observed and there will not be classes. Banks: Most banks will be closed on Presidents Day. Post offices: The U.S. Postal Service won’t deliver mail on Presidents Day, and its retail locations will be closed.

Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in mid-February to honor past U.S. presidents. Locally, it's part of the next big break week - known as Presidents Day break week in some districts, midwinter recess in others or simply as February break week among most students and teachers.

Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 17. What began as a holiday honoring George Washington has expanded into a day recognizing all U.S. presidents.

Many Houstonians will still have the opportunity to shop for groceries, particularly at the H-E-B locations, this Presidents Day. However, the holiday will result in the closure of banks, certain mailing services and Harris County school districts and government offices.

It’s always “hearts, Cupid, love” and never “analyzing history and the egregious mistakes upon which this Union was built.”

President's Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.