presidents day 2026: This year, presidents day Monday, February 16th. It is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. The day honors the President of the United States and is widely recognized across the country, with federal offices closed and many state agencies also observing the holiday.
What places are closed on Presidents Day?
Federal and state government offices, including courts and most public institutions will be closed.
All U.S. Post Office locations will be closed and there will be no regular mail deliveries on Monday. Mail service will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.
Most major banks, such as Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, M&T Bank, KeyBank and Citibank, will be closed.
Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will cease operations.
U.S. bond markets will also be closed on Monday.
Most Colorado K-12 public schools will not be in session (families should check with their local school district).
Regular trash and recycling collection services will be suspended.
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What places are still open on Presidents Day?
ATMs, internet banking and mobile banking apps will continue to operate.
Customers can still use USPS online services.
Most grocery stores, retail stores, restaurants and pharmacies will remain open, but some may have reduced hours.
UPS will offer scheduled pickup and delivery services, and UPS Store locations will be open.
FedEx pickup and delivery services will continue to operate and FedEx office locations will be open, but some services may follow modified schedules.
UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations may face one-day delays due to the USPS shutdown.
Presidents Day History
The holiday was originally created in 1879 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. It was originally celebrated on February 22, which is also his actual birthday. In 1971, the date was moved to the third Monday in February as part of a law that changed some dates federal holidaysto Monday. Although today it is commonly referred to as “Presidents’ Day,” the official federal name remains “Washington’s Birthday” in Chapter 5, United States Code, Section 6103(a). Over time, the holiday commemorated all past and present U.S. presidents.
