Are USPS and Costco open on Presidents Day? All stores and government offices open and closed

Presidents Day is observed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

Although it was originally created to celebrate President George Washington’s birthday after his death, other presidents born in February, such as President Abraham Lincoln, had their own respective days.

The day became known as Presidents Day when it became part of the 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which was an attempt to create more three-day weekends for federal employees.

Presidents Day in its current form is a day dedicated to celebrating all U.S. presidents, past and present.

Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on Presidents Day 2026.

Yes, Presidents Day is the third federal and state holiday of the year.

It is one of several holidays in which the date changes each year in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Others include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Columbus Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

United States Postal Service offices are closed on Feb. 16, according to its website.

However, they will reopen during regular business hours tomorrow on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

There is no regular mail delivery on Presidents Day.

Only Priority Mail Express is available on Feb. 16.

If you need to send mail or a package, FedEx and UPS are delivering mail on Presidents Day.

FedEx Express is on a modified service schedule.

UPS is operating and stores will be open, although UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will be delayed by one additional business day due to the federal (USPS) holiday.

Amazon delivery services will run as scheduled, and there are no expected delays related to the Presidents Day holiday.

Most banks will not be open.

The following banks are scheduled to be closed on Presidents Day:

There is only one major bank that is scheduled to stay open on Presidents Day:

The New York Stock Exchange is closed on Monday.

Nasdaq trading and bond markets will also be closed.

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Are grocery stores open on Presidents Day 2026?

Most supermarkets will be open. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.

The following major supermarkets will be open with regular hours on Presidents Day:

ACME (6 a.m. – 12 a.m.; varies by store)
Aldi (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
BJ’s Wholesale Club (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
Costco (Executive member hours: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Regular member hours: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
Foodtown (varies by store)
Lidl (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
Sam’s Club (Plus members: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Regular members: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
ShopRite (7 a.m. – 11 p.m.; varies by store)
Stop & Shop (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Target (8 a.m. – 11 p.m.; varies by store)
Trader Joe’s (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
Walmart (6 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
Wegmans (6 a.m. – 12 a.m.)
Whole Foods (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)

Are restaurants open on Presidents Day 2026? Is McDonald’s open? Is Starbucks open?

Most chain restaurants should be open on Presidents Day, including McDonald’s and Starbucks.

For local, non-chain restaurants, patrons should ultimately check with the restaurant for specific information.

Most stores should be open for business on Presidents Day 2026, but it’s a good idea to check with the retailer for operating hours.

Note: Shoppers should check with their local store in the event that hours vary by location.

7-Eleven (24 hours)
Apple (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
Barnes and Noble (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Bass Pro Shops (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; varies by store)
Bath & Body Works (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
Best Buy (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
BJ’s Wholesale Club (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
Boscov’s (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Burlington (8 a.m. – 11 p.m.; varies by store)
CVS (varies by store)
Dick’s Sporting Goods (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Dollar General (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
Dollar Tree (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
Family Dollar (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
Five Below (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
GameStop (12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; varies by store)
Goodwill (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; varies by store)
Hobby Lobby (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Home Depot (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; varies by store)
Ikea (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
JCPenney (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Kohl’s (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Lowe’s (6 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Macy’s (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Marshalls (9:30 a.m – 9:30 p.m.)
Nordstrom (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
Nordstrom Rack (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
Old Navy (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
Petco (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
PetSmart (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
REI (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; varies by store)
Sam’s Club (Plus members: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Regular members: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Starbucks (varies by store)
Target (8 a.m. – 11 p.m.; varies by store)
T.J. Maxx (9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
Ulta Beauty (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; varies by store)
Walgreens (varies by store)
Walmart (6 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
Wawa (24 hours)

What malls are open on Presidents Day 2026?

Most, if not all malls in New Jersey will be open on Presidents Day.

The following malls will be open on Presidents Day:

American Dream (11 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Bergen Town Center (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Bridgewater Commons (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Brunswick Square (varies by store)
Cherry Hill Mall (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Cumberland Mall (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Deptford Mall (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Freehold Raceway Mall (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Gloucester Premium Outlets (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Hamilton Mall (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Jackson Premium Outlets (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Livingston Mall (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
The Mall at Short Hills (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Menlo Park Mall (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
The Mills at Jersey Gardens (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Monmouth Mall (varies by store)
Moorestown Mall (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Newport Centre Mall (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Newport Crossing (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Newport Plaza (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Ocean County Mall (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Paramus Park (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Quaker Bridge Mall (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Rockaway Townsquare (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
The Shops at Riverside (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Westfield Garden State Plaza (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Willowbrook Mall (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Woodbridge Center (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Most schools are closed on Presidents Day 2026, which is a federal holiday.

In New Jersey, most schools are closed on Presidents Day, and some are closed on the Friday before the holiday.

It is up to the public district or private school to decide, however, so we recommend checking with your local school to see if it is open or closed. The most accurate information likely will be on the school or district’s website.

A full directory of public school districts, non-public schools and their websites is available here.