What's Open and Closed in LA on Presidents Day

A guide to government offices, schools, banks, mail, and more in Los Angeles on the federal holiday.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Government offices, schools, courts, libraries, and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed in Los Angeles on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, 2026. However, public transit, trash pickup, and some other services will run on regular schedules.

Why it matters

Presidents Day is a federal holiday observed across the United States, leading to closures of many government and public services. Knowing what will be open and closed is important for Los Angeles residents to plan their activities and access necessary services on the holiday.

The details

On Presidents Day, February 16, 2026, the following will be closed in Los Angeles: government offices (city, county, state, and federal), superior courts, public libraries, and schools including those in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Banks, the New York Stock Exchange, and the U.S. Postal Service will also be closed. However, public transit like buses, subways, and Metrolink trains will run on regular schedules, and trash pickup will occur as usual.

  • Presidents Day is observed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Los Angeles Unified School District

The public school district serving the city of Los Angeles.

U.S. Postal Service

The national postal service of the United States.

Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment

The department responsible for trash and recycling collection in the city of Los Angeles.

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The takeaway

While many government offices and services will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday in Los Angeles, residents can still rely on public transit, trash pickup, and other essential services to continue operating on a regular schedule.