Presidents’ Day is a time for relaxation, slower mornings, and maybe a quick trip out for coffee, groceries, or last-minute household essentials. However, not every service will be operating on regular hours on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 16, 2026.
While many major U.S. retailers and grocery stores remain open on Presidents’ Day, several services tied to the federal government, including banks, post offices, and government offices, typically close or operate on limited schedules for the holiday.
Here are all the services available on Presidents’ Day:
Stores open on Presidents’ Day in L.A.
Most retail stores, grocery stores, and restaurants stay open because Presidents’ Day is mainly a federal holiday rather than a retail shutdown day.
- Costco
- Typically open on Presidents’ Day, often operating on normal or near-normal hours depending on location.
- 7-Eleven
- Many locations operate 24/7, including holidays.
- Albertsons
- Generally open, though some locations may run modified holiday hours.
- CVS
- Most locations open, but hours vary by store.
- Starbucks
- Usually open, though individual store hours may vary.
- Walgreens
- Many locations open, including some 24-hour stores.
- Vons
- Most locations expected to operate normally.
- Target
- Typically open, but check local store hours online.
- Whole Foods
- Usually open, sometimes with modified hours.
- Walmart
- Typically open, though local hours may vary.
Services Closed or Limited on Presidents’ Day in L.A.
- Banks
- Most bank branches close for the holiday, though ATMs and online banking remain available.
- Post Offices (USPS)
- Post offices close and regular mail delivery pauses for the day.
- Government Offices
- Federal offices close for the holiday.
- Stock Market
- Markets close in observance of the federal holiday.
- Shipping Services
- UPS usually runs normally, while FedEx may operate on modified schedules depending on service type.