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:
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“Is today a holiday”
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“What holiday is today”
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“Is the post office open on presidents day”
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“Is today a federal holiday”
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“Is the stock market open on presidents day”
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“Are banks open on presidents day”
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“Is there mail on presidents day”
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“Is there school on presidents day”
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“What is presidents day”
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“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:
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“Is today a holiday”
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“Is the post office open on presidents day”
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“Are banks closed on presidents day”
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“Is the stock market open on presidents day”
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“Is there school on presidents day”
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“Presidents day a federal holiday”
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“When is presidents day 2026”
What Houstonians searched
Locally, Houstonians were curious about:
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“Is today a holiday”
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“What holiday is today”
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“Are banks closed on presidents day”
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“Are banks open on presidents day”
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“Is the stock market open on presidents day”
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“Is the post office open on presidents day”
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“Is there school on presidents day”
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“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
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Is Presidents Day a federal holiday? Yes — Presidents Day is an official federal holiday.
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Banks: Closed
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USPS/Post Office: Closed
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Schools: Closed
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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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