On Presidents Day, a lot of government‑related places are closed, but most everyday shopping spots stay open.

Key places that are closed

These are the big categories of what’s usually closed on Presidents Day (a federal holiday in the U.S.).

  • Federal government offices (Social Security offices, IRS walk‑in offices, federal agencies).
  • Most state and local government offices (city halls, county offices, DMVs, many public libraries, local courts).
  • U.S. Postal Service post offices and regular mail delivery.
  • Most banks and credit unions because the Federal Reserve observes the holiday (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, PNC, Truist, Citibank, etc.).
  • Major U.S. stock markets (New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, U.S. bond markets).
  • Many public K–12 schools , and a lot of public colleges/universities, though policies vary by district or campus.

Essential services like emergency responders stay open, but their administrative offices will usually be closed or on limited service.

What usually stays open

Most businesses people use day‑to‑day still operate, often with sales.

  • Grocery stores (e.g., Walmart, Target, Aldi, Whole Foods, Costco, Safeway, Kroger, Publix), usually regular hours but sometimes location‑dependent.
  • Big‑box and retail chains (Home Depot, Best Buy, many malls and outlets) and typical Presidents Day sales.
  • Most restaurants, cafés, and entertainment spots (movie theaters, attractions) operate normally.
  • UPS and FedEx : most pickup/delivery services run, though some services may have modified schedules or slightly delayed ground shipments.

Quick planning tips

If you’re trying to run errands on Presidents Day:

  1. Don’t plan on visiting post offices, banks, the DMV, or courts—they’re usually closed.
  1. Double‑check school calendars, because some districts or colleges handle the holiday differently.
  1. Call or check online for your specific grocery store or retail location, since hours can vary even though most are open.

Bottom line: Government, courts, USPS, banks, and stock markets are the main places that close on Presidents Day, while most stores, restaurants, and shipping companies keep operating.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.