Texas – If you were cruising into work Monday and noticed less traffic than usual, you weren’t imagining it. Many Houstonians were asking themselves and Google the same thing: “Wait… is today a holiday?”
According to Google Trends, more than 200,000 searches nationwide focused on Presidents Day-related questions. In Texas, that number reached 20,000 searches, and in Houston, about 2,000 searches were recorded.
It seems lighter streets, quieter highways, and maybe even a surprise day off had people double-checking which offices, banks, and schools were open — or closed.
What people searched nationwide
Across the U.S., Americans were asking about:
“Is today a holiday”
“What holiday is today”
“Is the post office open on presidents day”
“Is today a federal holiday”
“Is the stock market open on presidents day”
“Are banks open on presidents day”
“Is there mail on presidents day”
“Is there school on presidents day”
“What is presidents day”
“George Washington birthday”
From mail delivery to the stock market to schools, Americans were clearly checking what’s open and what’s closed.
Texans are searching too
Texas searches looked similar, including:
“Is today a holiday”
“Is the post office open on presidents day”
“Are banks closed on presidents day”
“Is the stock market open on presidents day”
“Is there school on presidents day”
“Presidents day a federal holiday”
“When is presidents day 2026”
What Houstonians searched
Locally, Houstonians were curious about:
“Is today a holiday”
“What holiday is today”
“Are banks closed on presidents day”
“Are banks open on presidents day”
“Is the stock market open on presidents day”
“Is the post office open on presidents day”
“Is there school on presidents day”
“When is presidents day 2026”
Whether checking bank hours, mail, or school schedules, the data shows Houstonians were making sure before heading out.
Quick FAQ: Today’s closures
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday? Yes — Presidents Day is an official federal holiday.
Banks: Closed
USPS/Post Office: Closed
Schools: Closed
Stock Market: Closed
Make the most of the day
If you’re wondering what to do while many offices and schools are closed, check out: Presidents Day sales 2026: Shopping deals, food specials and tech discounts.
Saving on food, tech, and more , it’s a great way to enjoy the day off or at least that lighter commute.
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