Area schools are on winter break and many offices and businesses will be closed for the holidays. The Washington Public Library is closed today and will reopen Tuesday. The Washington County Courthouse will be closed Monday. The Washington City Hall is closed Friday and Monday, and will reopen for regular business Tuesday. Since Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year, banks and the United States Postal Service is observing the holiday Monday. This means no mail will be delivered Monday and post offices and banks will be closed.