Presidents’ Day: Holiday Closures Announced
Presidents’ Day, observed on Monday, February 16, 2026, will lead to various closures in Newtown and beyond. As a federal holiday, agencies and services will adjust their schedules accordingly.
Closures Associated with Presidents’ Day
- Newtown Town Offices: All town offices will be closed on Presidents’ Day.
- Transfer Station: The transfer station on Ethan Allen Road, usually open for contractors on Mondays, will also be closed.
- Newtown Schools: Schools will close for winter break from Friday, February 13, to Tuesday, February 17, reopening on Wednesday, February 18.
- US Postal Service: There will be no mail delivery on Presidents’ Day as post offices will be closed.
- Banks: Federal Reserve Bank will observe the holiday, resulting in bank closures.
Additional Information
Despite the closures, Bee Publishing Company, located at 5 Church Hill Road, will remain open. The deadlines for the upcoming print edition of The Newtown Bee on February 20, 2026, will not be impacted by the holiday.
Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly for the Presidents’ Day holiday, as many services will be unavailable. For more updates and local news, visit Filmogaz.com.
