Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents' Day?

CLOSED

No — U.S. stock markets are closed on Presidents' Day.

Presidents' Day 2026: Monday, February 16, 2026

U.S. stock markets are closed on Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday), observed on the third Monday of February.

It is the only market holiday in February and, like MLK Day, always falls on a Monday. After Presidents' Day, the next scheduled closure is Good Friday, which can be anywhere from five to nine weeks later depending on when Easter falls.

The U.S. bond market is also closed, per SIFMA's recommended holiday schedule.

Presidents' Day market status by year

YearDateMarket status
2026Monday, Feb 16Market closed
2027Monday, Feb 15Market closed
2028Monday, Feb 21Market closed
2029Monday, Feb 19Market closed

Other market holidays