Markets Closed for Presidents Day 2026 — What You Need to Know
Wall Street is taking a pause as the United States marks Presidents Day and that means the stock market is closed for the federal holiday.
On Monday, February 16, trading floors across the country will go quiet. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets are all shut down in observance of what is officially known as Washington’s Birthday. While many Americans call it Presidents Day, the holiday was first created in 1879 to honor George Washington. Over time, it evolved into a broader tribute to all U.S. presidents, but the formal name never changed in Congress.
So what does this mean for investors? Simply put, no trading today. If you were planning to buy or sell stocks, you will have to wait. Markets will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 and activity is expected to resume as normal. Historically, holiday closures can sometimes lead to lighter trading volumes before and after the break, as investors adjust positions and react to any global developments that unfold while U.S. markets are offline.
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This pause is part of a broader 2026 holiday schedule. After Presidents Day, the next market closure will come on Good Friday in early April. Throughout the year, markets will also close for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some of those holidays also include early closing times on the preceding day.
Beyond Wall Street, the holiday affects other services as well. Most banks are closed because the Federal Reserve observes the holiday. The U.S. Postal Service is not delivering mail. However, many retailers, grocery stores and restaurants remain open and private shipping services like UPS and FedEx continue operating, though some schedules may vary.
For everyday Americans, Presidents Day often means sales events and a long weekend. But for the financial world, it is a reminder that even the world’s largest economy takes a structured pause to honor history.
If you are tracking investments, planning trades, or watching economic developments, remember that today’s silence on the trading floor does not mean inactivity in the global market. International exchanges remain open and news continues to move markets.
Stay with us for continuing coverage of the financial calendar, market trends and the economic stories shaping 2026.
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