What places will have food deals for Presidents Day 2025? We tell you
In several states in the United States, several restaurant chains have promotions to celebrate Presidents Day 2025
This Monday, February 17th, Presidents Day 2025 is being celebrated. The date not only commemorates the birthday of two former U.S. presidents but also serves as the perfect opportunity for businesses and restaurants to offer promotions to their customers.
This year is no exception, and several chains are offering deals to celebrate this day. Here’s a list of restaurants that will have food promotions and discounts this Monday, February 17th. Take note!
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Which restaurants will have offers for President’s Day 2025?
From attractive discounts to special menus; don’t miss the promotions offered by the following restaurants, available only on this day:
- Kodiak: Enjoy a 20% discount on your online purchase of flapjack and waffle mixes, oatmeal, granola bars, and much more.
- Chuck E. Cheese: Take advantage of a buy one, get one free (BOGO) offer on 60 minutes of unlimited games. You can also add an exclusive Fun Pass for the trampoline zone for just $5 (available at participating locations).
- El Torito: The three-course menu promotion for two people is available until Monday, February 17th. It includes a champagne toast, one appetizer, one main course per person, and a shared dessert.
- WaBa Grill: WaBa Rewards members can get a 50% discount when purchasing a main dish.
- Chevy’s Fresh Mex: Enjoy the three-course Sweetheart menu for two, which includes a champagne toast, one appetizer, one main course per person, and a shared dessert.
- Marco’s Pizza: When you order from the new Marco’s More menu, for just $7.99, you can add extra items from the menu such as breadsticks ($5), 6-inch sandwiches ($6), or a medium pizza with one topping ($7).
Why is Presidents Day celebrated?
This date was originally established to commemorate the birthday of George Washington, who was born on February 11, 1732, according to the Julian calendar in use at the time. However, when England and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, his birthday was moved to February 22.
During his presidency from 1789 to 1797, Americans celebrated his birthday on both dates. In 1885, February 22 was officially recognized as a holiday in honor of Washington. In 1968, Congress considered the possibility of unifying the celebrations of the birthdays of Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12, into a single holiday called President’s Day.
However, lawmakers from Virginia, Washington’s home state, opposed the idea, and it was not approved. Despite this, that same year, Congress passed the Monday Holidays Bill, which sought to move most holidays to Monday, so Americans could enjoy long weekends.
The law was implemented in 1971, and since then, Washington’s birthday is celebrated on the third Monday in February instead of February 22.
Is Presidents Day an official holiday?
Yes, although only 24 states officially observe the holiday known as Presidents Day, others celebrate it as Washington’s Birthday or, in some cases, a combination of both. In the United States, each state has the autonomy to establish its own holidays for state employees and public school students, meaning not all follow the federal calendar.
What will be closed on Presidents Day 2025?
As a federal holiday, many government offices and banks will be closed today. While stores and restaurants will remain open, institutions such as banks, post offices, government offices, and stock markets will not open.
Bank branches such as Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Chase, Truist, and CitiBank, among others, will be closed on Monday, February 17th and will resume normal activities on Tuesday, February 18th. Additionally, most schools will also be closed.
