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By the People, for the People
What's Open and Closed in Houston on Presidents Day
A guide to which businesses, schools, and services will be operating on the federal holiday.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Most banks, school districts, and government offices will be closed on Presidents Day in the Houston area, while grocery stores, retail stores, and some libraries will remain open. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and major stock markets will also be closed for the federal holiday.
Why it matters
Presidents Day is a federal holiday observed across the United States to honor past U.S. presidents. Understanding which services and businesses will be open or closed is important for Houston residents to plan their schedules and access necessary resources on the holiday.
The details
On Presidents Day, most school districts in the Houston area, including Alief, Conroe, Fort Bend, Houston, Klein, Spring, and Tomball ISDs, will be closed for both students and staff. Some districts like Channelview, Cypress-Fairbanks, Deer Park, Humble, Katy, Pasadena, Pearland, and Spring Branch will only be closed for students. Houston Public Libraries will be closed, but Harris County Public Libraries will be open. Grocery stores, retail chains, and some other businesses like H-E-B, Aldi, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods will remain open. However, banks, Federal Reserve branches, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and major stock markets will be closed for the federal holiday.
- Presidents Day is observed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
The players
Alief ISD
A school district serving the Alief area of Houston, Texas.
Conroe ISD
A school district serving the Conroe area north of Houston, Texas.
Fort Bend ISD
A school district serving the Fort Bend County area southwest of Houston, Texas.
Houston ISD
The largest school district in Texas, serving the city of Houston.
Harris County Public Libraries
A network of public libraries serving Harris County, Texas, including the city of Houston.
The takeaway
This guide helps Houston residents plan their schedules and access necessary services and businesses on Presidents Day, a federal holiday when many government offices, schools, and financial institutions will be closed, while grocery stores, retail chains, and some libraries will remain open.
