United States Presidents' Day 2026
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Feb 15, 2026
The observance of Presidents' Day in the United States leads to the closure of government offices, major banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America, and stock exchanges such as Nasdaq-100 and New York Stock Exchange. This results in a temporary halt in certain financial activities and mail services, while most retail and shipping services like United Parcel Service and FedEx continue to operate.
Presidents' Day, officially recognized as Washington's Birthday, is a federal holiday observed annually on the third Monday of February in the United States. In 2026, it falls on February 16. The holiday honors George Washington and is widely understood to celebrate all United States Presidents, including USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). As a federal holiday, government offices, most public schools, and major financial institutions like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Capita, Citigroup — Citibank, PNC Financial Services, Flushing Financial Corporation, M&T Bank, KeyBank, and JPMorgan Chase will be closed. The United States — United States Postal Service will suspend mail delivery, while private shipping companies such as United Parcel Service and FedEx will operate normally. Both the Nasdaq-100 and New York Stock Exchange will also be closed. Most private sector businesses, including retail stores and restaurants, will remain open, with many retailers offering 'Presidents' Day Sales'.
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