Presidents Day 2026: What’s Open and Closed

Presidents Day, officially known as Washington’s Birthday, will be observed on Monday, February 16, 2026. This federal holiday impacts various services and businesses. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what you can expect to be open and closed.

Federal Offices and Services

As a federal holiday, several government services will be unavailable on February 16th. Federal offices will be closed and certain operations will be suspended.

• Post Offices: U.S. Postal Service (USPS) post offices will be closed, and there will be no mail delivery. Regular service will resume on February 17th. Source: Today.com
• Stock Market: The Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange, and U.S. Bond markets will be closed for the holiday. Trading will resume on Tuesday, February 17th at 9:30 a.m. Source: USA Today
• Government Offices: All federal government offices will be closed.

Banking and Financial Institutions

Most banks and credit unions will observe Presidents Day and remain closed.

• Bank Branches: Branches of Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, and Wells Fargo will be closed on February 16th. Source: Today.com
• TD Bank: TD Banks will be open on Monday, February 16th. Source: Today.com

Shipping and Delivery Services

Shipping and delivery services will operate with some modifications.

• UPS: UPS pickup and delivery services will be available on Presidents Day. However, UPS Ground Saver and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries may require an additional business day in transit. Source: USA Today
• FedEx: FedEx services will mostly be available, operating on a modified schedule for both U.S. And international shipments. Source: USA Today

Retail and Grocery Stores

Unlike federal offices and banks, most retail stores and grocery stores are expected to remain open on Presidents Day.

• Grocery Stores: Generally open with regular hours.
• Retail Stores: Most retail stores are likely to be open, potentially offering Presidents Day sales.

Federal Holidays in 2026

Washington’s Birthday is one of eleven federal holidays observed in 2026. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management

• New Year’s Day: January 1
• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: January 19
• Washington’s Birthday: February 16
• Memorial Day: May 25
• Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19
• Independence Day: July 4
• Labor Day: September 7
• Columbus Day: October 12
• Veterans Day: November 11
• Thanksgiving Day: November 26
• Christmas Day: December 25

Presidents Day was originally established in 1879 to honor George Washington, but has since evolved to celebrate all U.S. Presidents. Although officially designated as “Washington’s Birthday” under federal law, it is commonly known as Presidents Day. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management