What’s open and what’s closed in the DC region for Presidents Day 2026

Mo. Basuony

Published: February 15, 2026 3:26 PM ET

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC region for Presidents Day 2026

Presidents Day falls on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (ET). Expect broad federal and municipal closures across the Washington, D. C., region: schools, many government offices and most banks will be closed, and there will be a usps mail blackout that halts regular mail delivery and closes post office locations. Below is a rundown of what will be shuttered and what will still be operating so residents can plan ahead.

Major closures to expect Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (ET)

Several essential services observe the federal holiday and will be closed for the day:

Federal offices, most government services and public schools across the D. C. area will be closed.
Driver services: Department of Motor Vehicles locations in D. C. and Virginia and Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration offices will be closed.
Most bank branches will be closed. ATM access will remain available, but transactions processed on Monday typically won’t post until the next business day. A small number of banks will keep select branches open.
Expect a usps mail blackout Monday — mail-delivery service will be on hold and post office locations will be closed for the holiday.
Stock markets will observe the federal holiday and be closed Monday, reopening on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 9: 30 a. m. ET.

What will remain open or operate on modified schedules

Not everything shuts down. Several transportation, shelter and private shipping services will continue to run, sometimes with reduced or adjusted service:

Regional transit: Metrorail will operate on a weekend service schedule from 5 a. m. to midnight ET. Metrobus will run on a Saturday schedule with supplemental service for additional routes.
Local bus systems: Montgomery County’s Ride On will run a holiday schedule. In Prince George’s County, TheBus will run its regular schedule except for Route P78; Call-A-Bus and PGC Link services will not operate on Monday.
Parking: You will not need to feed meters in D. C. Monday; enforcement resumes Tuesday. Montgomery County will allow free parking at garages, lots and curbside meters. Arlington will suspend parking meter enforcement for the holiday.
Trash and recycling: Collection was initially scheduled to shift by a day, but pickup has been restored to the normal schedule for Monday.
Emergency services and hypothermia shelters will remain open to serve residents in need.
Private carriers: Major parcel services will operate, though expect some modified service options and pickup schedules.
Libraries: In the city, one library in each ward will be open on Presidents Day.

How to plan for the holiday

With both government and financial institutions largely closed, a little preparation will save headaches:

Mail and shipping: Treat Monday as a full mail blackout for regular postal delivery and post office access. Time-sensitive documents or payments should be routed through private carriers or scheduled for delivery before or after the holiday.
Banking and payments: If you need branch services, plan for visits before Monday or after Tuesday. ATM withdrawals remain available, but deposit processing will likely be delayed until the next business day.
Transit planning: If you rely on rail or bus, check weekend and holiday schedules and allow extra travel time. Reduced late-night service may affect commutes and evening plans.
Municipal services: Confirm hours for any local offices you may need on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, when many services resume normal operations.

Presidents Day provides a long weekend for many, but it also brings disruptions to routine services. Keep the date—Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 (ET)—in mind and make alternative arrangements for mail, banking and transportation if you have urgent needs.