Texas \u2013 If you were cruising into work Monday and noticed less traffic than usual, you weren\u2019t imagining it. Many Houstonians were asking themselves and Google the same thing: \u201cWait\u2026 is today a holiday?\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
It seems lighter streets, quieter highways, and maybe even a surprise day off had people double-checking which offices, banks, and schools were open \u2014 or closed.<\/p>\n
What people searched nationwide<\/p>\n
Across the U.S., Americans were asking about:<\/p>\n
\u201cIs today a holiday\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat holiday is today\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs the post office open on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs today a federal holiday\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs the stock market open on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAre banks open on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there mail on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there school on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGeorge Washington birthday\u201d<\/p>\n
From mail delivery to the stock market to schools, Americans were clearly checking what\u2019s open and what\u2019s closed.<\/p>\n
Texans are searching too<\/p>\n
Texas searches looked similar, including:<\/p>\n
\u201cIs today a holiday\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs the post office open on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAre banks closed on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs the stock market open on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there school on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPresidents day a federal holiday\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen is presidents day 2026\u201d<\/p>\n
What Houstonians searched<\/p>\n
Locally, Houstonians were curious about:<\/p>\n
\u201cIs today a holiday\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat holiday is today\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAre banks closed on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAre banks open on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs the stock market open on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs the post office open on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there school on presidents day\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen is presidents day 2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether checking bank hours, mail, or school schedules, the data shows Houstonians were making sure before heading out.<\/p>\n
Quick FAQ: Today\u2019s closures<\/p>\n
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday? Yes \u2014 Presidents Day is an official federal holiday.<\/p>\n
Banks: Closed<\/p>\n
USPS\/Post Office: Closed<\/p>\n
Schools: Closed<\/p>\n
Stock Market: Closed<\/p>\n
Make the most of the day<\/p>\n