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Presidents Day 2026: Which stores are open and closed on the federal holiday?

Here's what's open and closed on Presidents' Day
  • Presidents Day, officially known as Washington's Birthday, falls on Monday, 16 February this year and honours the nation's first president.
  • Most major grocery stores, including Aldi, Food Lion, Giant Food, Trader Joe's, and Wegmans, will remain open, as will Target and CVS Pharmacy locations, according to CBS.
  • Fast-food establishments like Burger King, Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, IHOP, Taco Bell, and Subway are expected to be open, though customers should check local hours.
  • Most banks will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, and the U.S. stock market will also be shut, resuming trading on Tuesday, 17 February.
  • The U.S. Postal Service will suspend mail delivery and close retail locations, but UPS and FedEx will both make deliveries.
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