Pulaski Day is celebrated in Chicago and Cook County on the first Monday of March. The day honors a Revolutionary War hero and the city’s vibrant Polish American community. Here’s what to know about the holiday, its history and how it will be celebrated this year.
What’s closed for Pulaski Day?
All Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed on Monday, March 3. Chicago Public Library locations will also be closed all day.
Most schools, including Chicago Public Schools, will be open.
Post offices and banks will also be open, as it is not a federal holiday.
Who was Casimir Pulaski?
Casimir Pulaski was a Polish military leader who fought against Russian control in Poland before joining the American Revolution. After meeting Benjamin Franklin in Paris, Pulaski traveled to America in 1777 and quickly became a key figure in the American Revolutionary War, according to the Chicago Public Library…