February 16, 2026 is a Monday, and in the United States it is best known as Presidents’ Day—a federal holiday observed nationwide.

In the United States: Presidents’ Day (Federal Holiday)

Presidents’ Day (officially tied to Washington’s Birthday in many calendars) is observed on the third Monday in February, which lands on February 16 in 2026.

Because it’s a federal holiday, many government-related services typically pause or run on limited schedules. In practice, that often means:

  • Federal offices are closed.
  • Many banks close branches for the day (ATMs/online banking usually still work).
  • Mail services can be impacted—USPS commonly observes federal holidays (so retail counters and regular mail delivery may pause).

Retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues vary: some run normal hours, while others have holiday schedules. If you’re planning errands, it’s smart to check the specific business hours (especially banks, shipping, and local government offices).

In Canada: Family Day (and related provincial holidays)

In many parts of Canada, the third Monday in February is also a statutory holiday commonly known as Family Day (though some provinces use different names like Islander Day or Nova Scotia Heritage Day). In 2026, that also falls on February 16.

So, depending on where you are in Canada, you may see school closures, reduced government services, and holiday hours for some businesses—similar to how U.S. Presidents’ Day affects schedules.

Quick “date facts” people often search

If your goal is a quick answer for a calendar, blog post, or SEO snippet:

  • Day of week: Monday
  • U.S. holiday: Presidents’ Day
  • Canada holiday (many provinces): Family Day / Islander Day / Nova Scotia Heritage Day