What's Open and Closed on Presidents' Day in Tennessee?

A guide to school, bank, and government office hours for the federal holiday.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Presidents' Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February to honor the U.S. presidents. In Tennessee, the holiday observance varies, with some school districts closed and state government offices shut down, while private businesses and the U.S. Postal Service remain open.

Why it matters

Understanding what's open and closed on Presidents' Day is important for Tennesseans to plan their schedules and access key services during the holiday weekend.

The details

Federal and state government offices will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day. However, the holiday generally does not affect the hours of operation for big-box stores, private businesses, or the U.S. Postal Service. In Tennessee, school district policies on Presidents' Day vary, with some districts like Knox County, Hamilton County, and Shelby County closing, while others like Metro Nashville Public Schools remain open. Most banks will also be closed on Presidents' Day.

  • Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February.
  • In 2026, Presidents' Day falls on Monday, February 16.

The players

Knox County Schools

A public school district serving Knox County, Tennessee, that will be closed on Presidents' Day.

Hamilton County Schools

A public school district serving Chattanooga, Tennessee, that will be closed on Presidents' Day.

Shelby County Schools

A public school district serving Memphis, Tennessee, that will be closed on Presidents' Day.

Metro Nashville Public Schools

A public school district serving Nashville, Tennessee, that will be in session on Presidents' Day.

U.S. Postal Service

The federal agency that will suspend regular mail delivery on Presidents' Day, a designated federal holiday.

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The takeaway

While Presidents' Day is a federal holiday, the observance and impact on services in Tennessee varies, with some school districts and government offices closed, while private businesses and the U.S. Postal Service remain open. Tennesseans should check their local school and government calendars to plan accordingly for the holiday weekend.