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.

President's Day is coming up. Here's what to know about the holiday, including what it celebrates and what's open and closed