There are plenty of closures to be aware of this Monday.
Oct. 9 marks Columbus Day, which has been a federal holiday since 1937. But while the date has long commemorated when explorer Christopher Columbus landed in North America, some states and cities have renamed the holiday Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a way to call attention to the losses experienced by Native Americans when Europeans colonized the land. President Joe Biden in 2021 became the first U.S. commander-in-chief to commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
So if you’re wondering whether banks, post offices, federal offices or the stock market will be open Monday, or if schools will still be in session, then MarketWatch has you covered. Here’s what you need to know.
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?
Yes, U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ, will be open and follow a regular schedule on Monday.
The bond markets will be closed, however — which is perhaps a bigger deal on Wall Street, as MarketWatch’s Joy Wiltermuth reports.
Read more: The stock market is open Monday for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day
Will banks be open on Columbus Day?
No, most banks will not be open. Federal Reserve banks and their branches will close on Monday, as nearly all banks follow the Fed’s holiday schedule. But check with your local bank branch to be sure.
Of course, all bank ATMs will continue to operate as normal, and digital banking features like fund transfers and check deposits will still be available online or via your bank’s app.
Will the United States Postal Service deliver mail on Columbus Day?
No, post offices will be closed Monday, and there will be no regular mail deliveries or packages.
Some USPS services may still be available online, however, such as the ability to order stamps, boxes and other mail supplies, as well as print shipping labels or schedule package pickups for after the holiday. Customers looking for those services will need a USPS.com account.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Columbus Day?
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brick-and-mortar locations will operate normally. Some shipping services, including FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy, may have modified services.
Are schools open on Columbus Day?
Maybe, maybe not. School closures for kindergarten through 12th grade vary by state and school district. Schools are closed in New York and Massachusetts, for example, but they will remain open in Florida. Holiday observances for schools may also vary for private institutions versus public schools, so be sure to check with your school’s administration office to be sure.
Is the Department of Motor Vehicles open on Columbus Day?
Whether state motor-vehicle service locations will be open or not also varies by state. New York’s DMV offices will be closed, while Florida’s DMV offices will remain open. So check with your local DMV.
What about stores and restaurants?
Most retail, chain and grocery stores should be open as normal on Monday. Some retailers have made a federal holiday their own company holiday at times — like Target and Nike did for Juneteenth — but most retailers appear to be open this Monday. Check with your local shops to be sure.
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