What’s Open and Closed on Presidents Day 2026 in South Florida

Presidents Day will be observed on Monday, February 16, 2026, giving many Americans a long weekend — but not everything will be open.

What Is Presidents Day?
Originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday (February 22), the holiday became a federal observance in 1885. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved it to the third Monday in February, placing it between Washington’s birthday and that of Abraham Lincoln (February 12). Over time, it evolved into a day recognizing all U.S. presidents.

What’s Open in South Florida?

• Public Transportation: Miami-Dade and Broward transit systems will run regular weekday schedules.

• Airports: Open as usual.

• Retail Stores & Groceries: Most major chains, including Publix (some may close early), Walmart, Target, Costco competitors, pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, and big-box retailers will be open. Some stores, such as Sam’s Club and Hobby Lobby, will close early.

• Restaurants: National chains like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Olive Garden, and many others will operate normally.

• UPS: Pickup and delivery services will run, though some mail-related services may experience slight delays due to the federal holiday.

What’s Closed?

• U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

• Banks

• Public Schools and Libraries

• Most Private Schools and Universities

• Stock Market

If you’re planning errands, shopping, or dining out, you’ll have plenty of options. But for government services and mail, you’ll need to wait until Tuesday.