US Stock Markets Closed On Presidents Day 2026

Wall Street observed Presidents Day 2026 with a full trading halt across major exchanges. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq remained closed on Monday, February 16, in line with the federal holiday commemorating George Washington’s birthday, now widely recognized as Presidents Day.  

The closure extended to U.S. bond markets, leaving investors with a shortened trading week. Benchmarks such as the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite were inactive for the day. Market activity will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with investors expected to refocus on corporate earnings, inflation data, and global economic cues.  

Key highlights from the announcement include  

• NYSE and Nasdaq closed on February 16, 2026, for Presidents Day  
• Bond markets also shut in observance of the holiday  
• S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Composite paused for the session  
• Regular trading resumes Tuesday, February 17, 2026  
• Holiday recognized federally since 1879, honoring U.S. presidents  

Analysts note that such scheduled closures provide investors with predictable breaks in trading activity, while also aligning with broader U.S. federal holiday observances. The shortened week is expected to see heightened focus on macroeconomic indicators and sectoral earnings reports.  

Sources: Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, NDTV Profit