India, Feb. 16 -- US financial markets pause trading each year to observe federal holidays, and Presidents Day is one of them. The holiday, officially known as George Washington's Birthday, now widely observed as a tribute to US presidents, and has been recognized federally since 1879.

Here's what investors should know about market operations on Monday, Feb 16, 2026, per local time.

Major US exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, are closed in observance of Presidents Day. The bond market is also shut for the holiday.

Regular trading resumes on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026. Presidents Day closures are routine, and trading activity typically resumes at normal hours the following day.

Presidents Day is one of several fede...