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,

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.

Hampton Roads Transit: On Monday, all HRT services will operate on regular schedules. Transit center information booths and public access to administrative facilities will be closed. The customer service call center will be available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Post offices will be closed Monday with no regular mail delivery.

Yes, Presidents Day is a federal holiday. So all federal offices, including courts, post offices, Social Security offices and others will be closed. Yes, Presidents Day is celebrated as a state holiday in Michigan, so state offices, such as the Secretary of State, also will be closed.

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