Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents' Day?
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
| Year | Date | Market status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, Feb 16 | Market closed |
| 2027 | Monday, Feb 15 | Market closed |
| 2028 | Monday, Feb 21 | Market closed |
| 2029 | Monday, Feb 19 | Market closed |