Stock Markets Closed for Presidents Day

U.S. stock exchanges and bond markets will not operate on the federal holiday.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The U.S. stock markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the Presidents Day federal holiday. Government offices, banks, mail delivery, and many schools will also be closed for the day. Over-the-counter trading and the U.S. bond market will also be shut down, but international markets like the London Stock Exchange and Hong Kong Stock Exchange will remain open.

Why it matters

Presidents Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors the birthdays of George Washington and other U.S. presidents. The closure of U.S. stock and bond markets on this day is a standard practice to allow financial professionals and investors to observe the holiday.

The details

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and other U.S. stock exchanges will be closed for the full trading day on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day. Over-the-counter trading and the U.S. bond market will also be shut down for the day. However, international stock exchanges like the London Stock Exchange and Hong Kong Stock Exchange will remain open and operate on their normal schedules.

  • Presidents Day is commemorated on the third Monday in February every year.
  • In 2026, Presidents Day falls on Monday, February 16.
  • Washington's actual birthday was February 22, 1732.

The players

New York Stock Exchange

The largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization of its listed companies.

Nasdaq

An American stock exchange based in New York City that is the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization.

London Stock Exchange

A stock exchange located in the City of London, England and is one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

A stock exchange located in Hong Kong that is the sixth-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization.

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The takeaway

The closure of U.S. stock and bond markets on Presidents Day is a standard practice to allow financial professionals and investors to observe the federal holiday. While U.S. markets will be shut down, international exchanges will remain open and operational.