Presidents Day is widely recognized as a celebration honoring all American presidents and has been officially celebrated since 1879 as a federal holiday commemorating Founder George Washington. This year it falls on February 16.
Washington led the Continental Army to victory during the American Revolutionary War, presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787, and served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
President’s Day 2026: What’s Open?
According to its website, UPS will continue to offer pickup and delivery on Presidents Day and its stores will remain open. Most services from FedEx will also be available, although U.S. and international package and express freight services will run on a modified schedule, USA Today reported.
Major grocery chains across the country are expected to remain open over the holiday, but customers are advised to check with their local stores for opening hours. Retailers including Walmart, Aldi, Target, Whole Foods Market and Costco will be open during their normal business hours.
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What is closed on Presidents Day?
Bank branches are typically closed on federal holidays, so Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Chase, Truist and Citibank branches will not be open that day. Financial markets will also be suspended on Presidents Day, with the Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange and U.S. bond markets closed on Monday, Feb. 16, the report said.
Most public schools will not hold classes around the holidays, although parents are encouraged to check with their local districts for schedules. Colleges and universities also often close, but policies vary, so students should check with their institutions.
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In addition, US Postal Service post offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, and no regular mail will be delivered. Postal service will resume on February 17.
List of US federal holidays 2026
New Year is celebrated on Thursday, January 1.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday is celebrated on Monday, January 19.
Valentine’s Day falls on Saturday, February 14.
Presidents’ Day falls on Monday, February 16.
St. Patrick’s Day is on Tuesday, March 17.
April falls on Wednesday, April 1st.
The first day of Passover begins on Wednesday, April 1.
Good Friday is celebrated on Friday the 3rd.
Easter falls on Sunday, April 5.
Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 10.
Memorial Day is celebrated on Monday, May 25.
June1th National Independence Day takes place on Friday, June 19.
Father’s Day is recognized on Sunday, June 21.
Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4th.
Labor Day is celebrated on Monday, September 7.
Indigenous Peoples Day (also known as Columbus Day) falls on Monday, October 12.
Halloween takes place on Saturday, October 31st.
Veterans Day is recognized on Wednesday, November 11.
Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on Thursday, November 26.
Christmas Day falls on Friday, December 25.
The first day of Hanukkah begins on Friday, December 4.
Christmas Day falls on Thursday, December 24.
New Year’s Eve takes place on Thursday, December 31