What’s open or closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

What’s open or closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Monday, Oct. 13, marks the joint observance of Columbus Day and Indigen...

What’s open or closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

Monday, Oct. 13, marks the joint observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Columbus Day, a federal holiday since 1892, is celebrated nationwide with parades honoring Italian-American heritage. In 2021, President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing it alongside Columbus Day to honor Native American history and resilience. While not a federal holiday, it’s observed in several states and cities. Here’s what’s open and closed on Monday, Oct. 13.

Banks, post offices, and shipping services will have limited operations on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

All U.S. post offices will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery on Monday, Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Postal Service. However, Priority Mail Express will continue to operate as usual, offering service 365 days a year, including holidays.

Most major banks — including Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase — will be closed on Oct. 13, according to the companies. However, Capital One Cafés will remain open.

Shipping services will operate as usual: UPS and FedEx will both provide pickup and delivery services on Oct. 13, and their store locations will remain open, according to their websites.

Yes, the U.S. stock market will remain open on Monday, Oct. 13, as it does not close for Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. However, the U.S. bond market will be closed, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.