Stock market Presidents Day 2026: Investors take note. US stock markets will be shut on Monday, February 16, 2026. This closure is for Presidents Day, a federal holiday honoring George Washington. Trading will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Bond markets will also be closed. This is the first market closure after the new year.
Stock market Presidents Day 2026: If you’re planning to trade on Monday, February 16, 2026, you’ll need to hit pause. US stock markets will be closed in observance of Presidents Day.
No. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will both be closed for the federal holiday. Bond markets will also be shut down for the day.
Trading will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The next scheduled market closure after Presidents Day will be Good Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Presidents Day has been a federal holiday since 1879. It was originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday.
Although many Americans call it Presidents Day, the holiday is officially named Washington’s Birthday because Congress never formally changed the name.
Over time, the day evolved into a broader tribute to all US presidents.
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Here are the remaining market closures in 2026:
Good Friday: April 3
Memorial Day: May 25
Juneteenth: June 19
Independence Day (observed): July 3
Labor Day: Sept. 7
Thanksgiving: Nov. 26 (early close at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 25)
Christmas: Dec. 25 (early close at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 24)
Is the stock market open on Presidents Day 2026?
No, U.S. markets are closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
When will trading resume?
Trading resumes on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
Are bond markets open?
No, bond markets are also closed.
Do all U.S. exchanges close?
Yes, major U.S. exchanges observe the holiday.
