Are stock markets and stores open on Easter Monday 2026? Hours today for banks, NYSE, Walmart, Costco, more

Today, April 6, 2026, is Easter Monday. It’s the final part of the long Easter Weekend, which runs from Good Friday through today.

In several countries around the world, including Canada and Australia, Easter Monday is a public holiday. But what about here in America, and what stores and institutions are closed for the day? Here’s what you need to know.

Is Easter Monday a national holiday?

No. Although Easter Monday is observed as a national holiday in dozens of countries worldwide, it is not a national holiday in the United States.

This means that federal agencies—at least those not affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown—will operate as usual today.

For the next federally recognized national holiday in the United States, you’ll need to wait until Memorial Day on Monday, May 25.

According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2026 has 11 federal holidays, the most recent one being Washington’s Birthday on February 16.

Is Easter Monday a state holiday?

While Good Friday was recognized as a state holiday in several states in 2026, no U.S. state recognizes Easter Monday as a state holiday. This means all state-run institutions, such as DMVs, should be open and operating as usual today.

Is the stock market open on Easter Monday?

Yes, America’s major stock markets are open today. While America’s stock markets set their own holidays, which don’t always align with federal holidays (as is the case with Good Friday), none have chosen to treat Easter Monday as a holiday.

This means both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq will be open today.

However, keep in mind that other stock markets around the world may be closed if they are located in one of the numerous countries that observe Easter Monday as a national holiday.

Are banks open on Easter Monday?

Yes, most banks will be operating as normal on Easter Monday. This includes all of America’s major national banks: JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank.

Are ATMs open on Easter Monday?

ATMs will be operating as normal. However, note that after the long Easter Weekend, some may have run out of cash and not yet been replenished. 

Is the post office open on Easter Monday?

Yes, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is a federal agency, and so it is operating today. That means all USPS branches that are normally open should be open today.

Is mail delivered on Easter Monday?

Yes. The United States Postal Service will deliver mail as usual today.

Are FedEx and UPS operating on Easter Monday?

Yes, both UPS and FedEx are operating as normal today.

Are schools open on Easter Monday?

Most public schools should be open today, as Easter Monday is not a federal or state holiday.

However, the caveat here is that Easter Monday may overlap with some schools’ spring break, in which case those schools would be shut today.

As for private schools, many Christian or Catholic ones will also be operating as normal. However, it is best to contact your school directly to confirm their schedule.

Are restaurants open on Easter Monday?

You can expect most fast food and restaurant chains to be open today, including popular chains like Burger King, Chipotle, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, and more.

Are retail stores open on Easter Monday?

Yes. For all intents and purposes, Easter Monday is just another business day for retailers, with no big-box retail locations expected to be closed. So you can expect your local Best Buy, Costco, Kohl’s, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart, and more to be open.

Are pharmacies open on Easter Monday?

Yes, most major chain pharmacies will be open today, including CVS and Walgreens.

Are grocery stores open on Easter Monday?

As with big-box retailers, you can expect most grocery store chains to be open today. This includes major chains like Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and more.