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