Updated Feb. 16, 2026, 11:13 a.m. ET
- Presidents Day is a federal holiday honoring George Washington’s birthday.
- The stock market, most banks, and the U.S. Postal Service are closed for the holiday.
- UPS and FedEx will operate with some modified or delayed services.
- While a federal holiday, some states like Indiana do not observe Presidents Day as a state holiday.
Expecting make a few trades on the stock markets today?
You may not want to put all your hope into Presidents Day − since it is a federal holiday made to honor George Washington’s birthday.
Here’s what will be open or closed on Presidents Day from banks and USPS mail delivery to the stock market:
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday today in the U.S.?
Presidents Day is specfied by law to be a federal holiday for federal employees in the U.S. − which designated as “Washington’s Birthday” in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, according to opm.gov.
Is the stock market open today on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026? Is stock market closed on Washington’s birthday?
The stock markets on New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed for trading on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association also recommended bond markets close for the holiday.
Will banks be closed today on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, 2026? Are banks open on Washington’s birthday?
Most banks will be closed on Presidents Day, or Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, according to The Federal Reserve.
Will USPS post office be open today on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, 2026? Will mail be delivered on Presidents Day?
The United States Postal Service will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Will FedEx be open today on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026?
FedEx 1 will have modified service on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, but all other delivery options are expected to operate as normal.
Will UPS be open today on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, 2026?
UPS Store is open and UPS delivery and pickup services are available on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. However, UPS SurePost  and UPS  Mail Innovations deliveries will require an additional business day of transit time due to the federal holiday.
Is Presidents Day a state holiday in Indiana?
Presidents Day is not a state holiday in Indiana. However, Washington’s birthday is a state holiday and will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026.
Are Indiana schools closed today on Presidents Day?
Some schools may close on Presidents Day, but several will remain open in Indiana. Be sure to check with your local school for details.
Chris Sims is a trending reporter at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
