Presidents’ Day falls on Monday, February 16, 2026, and while it sounds like one of those holidays where everything shuts down, NYC mostly keeps it moving.
Yes, government offices go dark and the stock market clocks out.
But if your main concern is groceries, packages, or whether you can still make a Costco run before dinner — you’re in luck!
Here’s a reminder of what’s open and closed around NYC tomorrow for Presidents’ Day.
Costco: Open (yes, you’re safe)
Good news first: Costco is open on Presidents’ Day in NYC.
The wholesale giant doesn’t observe the holiday, so you can still stock up on bulk snacks, rotisserie chicken, and whatever impulse-buy item you didn’t know you needed. Most locations operate on normal Monday hours, though it’s always smart to double-check your specific warehouse.
Translation: your Presidents’ Day errands are very much alive.
Grocery stores & retail: Open across the board
If food shopping is on your agenda, you’re clear:
- Trader Joe’s
- Whole Foods
- Target
- Walmart
- Local grocery stores and bodegas
All remain open, usually with standard or near-standard hours!
Presidents’ Day isn’t treated like a major retail shutdown in NYC — it’s more “business as usual with better sales.”
Are banks open on Presidents’ Day?
This is where things actually do close.
Most banks are closed on Presidents’ Day because it’s a Federal Reserve holiday. That includes major branches across NYC.
That said, ATMs still work, mobile banking is fully functional, and online transfers still go through! However if you need teller services, you’ll have to wait until Tuesday.
Is the post office open?
Nope.
- USPS post offices are closed
- No regular mail delivery
- However, Priority Mail Express still runs, and private carriers don’t stop for the holiday.
What about Amazon, UPS, and FedEx?
Your packages are fine! Amazon deliveries continue as normal and UPS and FedEx mostly operate as normal
You may see slight delays depending on location, but Presidents’ Day is not a hard stop for private shipping.
What else is closed?
A quick heads-up on the bigger closures:
- Federal offices and courts
- State and city government offices
- Stock markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, bond markets)
NYC public schools are also closed, since Presidents’ Day kicks off midwinter recess for city students.
TLDR
If you’re:
- Grocery shopping → You’re good
- Hitting Costco → Absolutely open
- Waiting on mail → Not happening
- Trying to visit a bank branch → Try tomorrow