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Here’s what’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2024/Indigenous Peoples Day
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Here’s what’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2024/Indigenous Peoples Day

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Columbus Day, also called Indigenous Peoples Day, may be a federal holiday, but it’s also one of the nation’s most inconsistently celebrated days, according to Pew Research.

Although the event, which falls annually on the second Monday of October, is one of the country’s eleven federally recognized holidays, it is not observed by some companies, states and institutions, especially amid pressure for its recognition away from explorer Christopher Columbus and instead honor it. the original inhabitants of North America through Indigenous Peoples Day.

As a result, Columbus Day is no longer as widely marked as it once was. Still, the day remains a federal holiday, meaning some types of services and businesses will be closed on October 14 this year.

Here’s what you need to know about what’s open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.

Is today a federal holiday?

Yes, October 14 is a federal holiday, which means federal offices are closed and federal employees have the day off.

Are the banks open today on Columbus Day?

Some banks will be closed to commemorate Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, with October 14 being a Federal Reserve holiday. Among those that will be closed are Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

However, some banks say they will remain open on October 14, including Chase, which says its branches will remain open, and TD Bank.

Will mail be delivered on Columbus Day?

No, the US Postal Service considers Columbus Day a holiday, meaning there will be no regular residential or business mail delivery. The retail branches will also be closed.

However, the USPS says Priority Mail Express will still be delivered for an additional fee in some regions.

Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?

Yes, the stock market is open on Monday October 14th. The New York Stock Exchange does not consider Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day a holiday, and neither does the Nasdaq.

Is Walmart open today?

Walmart tells CBS MoneyWatch that its locations will be open during regular hours on Columbus Day.

Is Target open on Columbus Day?

Target says its stores will be open according to regular store hours on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, although these hours vary by location. Local hours can be found through Target.com’s Find a Store feature.

Is Costco open today?

Costco is closed for seven holidays each year, but Columbus Day is not one of them, meaning the retailer’s doors will be open on October 14th.

Is Chick-fil-A open on Columbus Day?

Chick-fil-A restaurants will open Oct. 14, but “they may have limited hours,” a spokesperson said. “Check with your local restaurant for specific hours.”