Presidents Day Monday: Are stock markets open, and will USPS, FedEx and UPS deliver?

Ethan
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Presidents Day is a federal holiday observed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Here’s what that means for financial markets and deliveries.

Is the stock market open?
– No. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on Monday for the holiday.
– U.S. bond markets are also closed.
– Regular trading resumes Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
– Some electronic futures markets operate on modified holiday hours; check your broker for details.

Will USPS deliver?
– Post offices are closed.
– No regular mail delivery or retail counter service.
– Priority Mail Express will be delivered.
– USPS.com and self-service kiosks remain available; PO Box lobby access varies by location.

Will FedEx deliver?
– Most FedEx services, including FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery, and FedEx Freight, operate on normal schedules.
– FedEx Office store hours may be modified; check your local location.
– FedEx Ground Economy (the service that uses USPS for final delivery) will not complete final delivery on Monday due to the postal holiday and may be delayed.

Will UPS deliver?
– UPS pickup and delivery services run as usual.
– The UPS Store locations are generally open; hours can vary by store.
– UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations (which rely on USPS for final delivery) will not have final delivery on Monday and may be delayed.
– UPS Express Critical continues to operate 24/7/365.

What else to expect
– Most banks and government offices are closed; online and ATM services remain available.
– Schools and local services may follow holiday or modified schedules—check local notices.

Bottom line
– Markets: Closed Monday; back to normal Tuesday.
– USPS: No regular mail; Priority Mail Express only.
– FedEx and UPS: Operating normally, with exceptions for services that hand off to USPS.

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