MW Is the stock market open on Presidents Day? Will the post office deliver mail?

By Charles Passy

What you need to know about how the Presidents Day holiday affects financial markets, government services, schools and more

It's time to say hail to the chiefs.

Presidents Day honors those who have held the office of U.S. president, although it originally marked the birthday of our first president, George Washington (and the holiday is still designated as Washington's Birthday on the federal and New York Stock Exchange calendars). It's always observed on the third Monday in February, which this year falls on Feb. 17.

Many businesses, offices and institutions, including financial markets, will be closed on Monday. Here's what to expect.

Is the stock market open on Presidents Day? Are bond markets open?

The NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are all closed on Monday. Trading resumes on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Barring a Friday stumble, stocks are headed into the three-day weekend with a head of steam, with the S&P 500 SPX finishing Thursday less than 0.1% away from its record close, set on Jan. 23. Investors breathed a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump didn't call for reciprocal tariffs to take effect immediately.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA has rallied around 5.1% so far in 2025, while the Nasdaq Composite COMP was up 3.3% year to date through Thursday's close.

Is there mail on Presidents Day? Is UPS open?

The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail on Presidents Day. FedEx $(FDX)$ will offer modified service, such as early on-call pickups and drop-box pickups in some areas, while UPS $(UPS)$ will operate on a full schedule for the most part, and UPS Store locations will also be open.

Are banks closed on Presidents Day?

Most banks follow the federal holiday calendar observed by the Federal Reserve, which means they are generally closed on Presidents Day. Check with your branch to be sure. And while physical branches may be closed, you can always visit an ATM or use your banking app for transactions like sending or receiving payments, depositing checks or withdrawing cash.

Are government offices open on Presidents Day?

Since Presidents Day is a federal holiday, all nonessential federal government offices are closed (and the same generally applies to state government offices).

Is there school on Presidents Day?

Schools are typically closed on Presidents Day, though some districts may use it as a makeup day for weather-related closures. It's always best to check with your local school district.

Are most stores open on Presidents Day?

Not only are stores generally open on Presidents Day, but many also hold sales over the holiday weekend. Discount categories run the gamut from tech gear to mattresses.

-Charles Passy

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