Bend City Hall and administrative offices are closed today, February 21 in observance of Presidents Day.
Banks, most government offices and the post office are all closed for the holiday. First responders and emergency services will be on duty as the country observes the federal holiday. Presidents Day, first observed in 1971, began as a celebration of Washington's Birthday, which is Feb. 22nd
It has since expanded to include a celebration of all the U.S. presidents.
