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What’s open and closed on Presidents Day in Missouri? What to know
Video shows how Presidents Day did not get its name
Video of the history behind the federal holiday known as Washington’s Birthday and how it became popularly referred to as Presidents Day.
Some Americans have an extra day off to look forward to this week.
Now seen as a day to honor every person who has held the United States’ high office, Presidents Day was created to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on Feb. 22. It became a federal holiday in 1879, but was later moved to the third Monday of February to create a long weekend under the Uniform Holidays Act of 1968.
Here’s a guide to what’s open and closed on Presidents Day.
When is Presidents Day 2026?
This year, Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 16.
Are federal or Missouri state offices open on Presidents Day?
Given that Presidents Day is a federal holiday, non-essential federal offices and most banks will be closed, and there will be no U.S. mail delivery.
In Missouri, it’s also a state holiday, so all local governments and state offices will also be closed.
Will stores, restaurants be open on Presidents Day?
Most major retailers, grocery stores and restaurants should be open on Presidents Day, but you may want to check with your local stores to confirm business hours.
Are Costco or Sam’s Club open on Presidents Day?
Both Costco and Sam’s Club will be open during normal business hours on Presidents Day.
Are Walgreens or CVS open on Presidents Day?
CVS and Walgreens will be open on Presidents Day, but store hours may vary.
Is the post office open on Presidents Day? Will mail be delivered?
All post offices will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Presidents Day, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website.
FedEx will offer modified services, mostly entailing early pickups, and most offices will be open. UPS will operate as usual, and its stores will be open.
Are banks open on Presidents Day?
Most banks will be closed on Presidents Day, as most follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule.
Is the stock market open on Presidents Day?
Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed on Presidents Day.
Will there be trash pickup on Presidents Day?
Trash pickup on Presidents Day can vary city to city, so it’s best to check with your local waste management service to see if they observe the holiday. Trash pickup is typically delayed by one day if the scheduled pickup falls on a federal holiday.
Are libraries and DMV offices open on Presidents Day?
Holiday hours can vary among Missouri’s libraries and DMV offices, so it’s best to check whether the ones in your area will be open on Presidents Day.