Are banks open on Presidents Day?
Banks · Presidents Day
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No — banks are closed on Presidents Day.
Presidents Day (officially Washington's Birthday, the third Monday in February) is on the Federal Reserve calendar, and nearly every bank closes. The stock market is closed too, so it behaves like a full financial holiday.
Deposits and transfers started over the three-day weekend post on Tuesday's business day.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Presidents Day | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Closed |
| Presidents Day | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Closed |
What else on Presidents Day?
| Who | Status |
|---|---|
| Mail & the Post Office | Closed No — there's no mail delivery on Presidents Day, and post offices are closed. |
| The Stock Market | Closed No — the stock market is closed on Presidents Day. |
| UPS | Open Yes — UPS picks up and delivers on Presidents Day. |
| FedEx | Varies Yes — FedEx delivers on Presidents Day, with pickups on a modified schedule. |
| Federal Offices | Closed No — federal offices are closed on Presidents Day. |
| Trash Pickup | Varies Most likely — Presidents Day is a normal collection day in most places, but some cities observe it and your hauler's calendar decides. |
| Schools | Varies It depends on your district — many close for Presidents Day, and plenty hold class. |
Checked against the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, verified August 2026. When a schedule for a new year has not been published yet, this page says so — it never guesses.