Holiday Closings

Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 | 8:47 a.m.

Since 1971 Presidents Day has been observed on the third Monday in February. It is intended to honor all presidents. Initially it was two holidays honoring the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12 and George Washington on Feb. 22. Here's what is open and closed on Monday:

SAFETY: Police and fire emergency services as usual. Administrative offices closed.

UTILITIES: Closed: Nevada Power, Southwest Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water District. Open: Sprint, Cox Communications cable television.

GOVERNMENT: Closed: Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, North Las Vegas, Clark County, state, courts, federal offices, federal courthouse.

SCHOOLS: Closed, no classes: Clark County public schools, Community College of Southern Nevada, UNLV.

MAIL: Closed, no deliveries: U.S. Postal Service. Open, deliveries as usual: United Parcel Service, Federal Express.

NEWSPAPER: Sun afternoon editions published and delivered as usual. Sun offices open.

TRANSIT: Downtown Transportation Center: Open. City Ride natural gas buses: Holiday schedule (one less vehicle in operation). Citizen Area Transit: Buses on holiday/weekend schedule (fewer buses on fixed routes).

LIBRARIES: Closed: Las Vegas-Clark County District, Henderson District, North Las Vegas District, Boulder City District.

GARBAGE: Republic Services pickups as usual.

MATRIMONY: Marriage License Bureau open 24 hours, starting 8 a.m. Friday, closing midnight Monday.

FINANCES: Closed: Brokerage firms, most banks. (Note: Nevada law allows banks to open on holidays as long as they post transactions to the next regular business day. Check your bank branch for potential holiday hours.)

PARKING: Free parking in metered spaces.