Presidents Day 2026: Walmart, Target And Major Retailers Open As Federal Offices And Markets Clos

Americans observing Presidents Day on Monday will find federal offices, financial markets and mail services closed for the holiday, while most major retailers, including Walmart and Target, remain open for business, according to reports.

Presidents Day, officially recognized as Washington’s Birthday, is a federal holiday, meaning government offices, courts and many public schools are not operating today. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are also closed, with trading set to resume Tuesday, according to a holiday schedule report by MarketWatch.

Mail delivery is also paused. The U.S. Postal Service suspended regular mail operations and closed post office locations nationwide in observance of the holiday, according to an official notice published by the United States Postal Service.

Most major banks are closed as well, consistent with federal holiday observance, though ATMs and digital banking platforms remain accessible, according to a consumer banking report by The U.S. Sun.

However, the retail sector is operating largely as normal.

Walmart stores nationwide are open on Presidents Day, operating under standard or slightly adjusted hours depending on location, according to a holiday operations report by WSLS. Target locations are also open, as are grocery chains including Costco, Kroger and Aldi, the report states.

Pharmacy chains such as CVS and Walgreens are similarly open, though some locations may operate on modified holiday schedules, the WSLS report said.

Retail analysts note that Presidents Day has increasingly evolved into a major shopping weekend, with promotions commonly focused on mattresses, appliances, furniture and electronics. Several large retailers began advertising Presidents Day discounts late last week, according to retail coverage compiled by AOL.

While public institutions pause operations, the split between government closures and private-sector openings reflects the holiday’s dual identity, both a federal observance and a key retail sales period in the first quarter of the year.