Columbus Day, which is celebrated in some places as Indigenous Peoples Day, is a federal holiday.
TAMPA, Fla. — Columbus Day, which is celebrated as Indigenous Peoples Day in some places, is an annual federal holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October.
While most retail stores will stay open, federal and state offices will be closed and government services will be affected.
Are banks open today?
As a Federal Reserve bank holiday, most banks will be closed on Monday. Banks rely on the backing of the Federal Reserve, which will be closed on Monday, so most financial institutions will follow suit.
Bank of America and Wells Fargo will close in-person branches for the day.
Chase Bank branches will be open, but will not process online transactions.
You can still utilize online banking and ATM services for all banks closing in-person offices on Monday. As always, be sure to check with local branches for hours at specific locations.
Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?
Yes. The holiday is named after Christopher Columbus, the explorer who had a key part in Europe’s discovery of North and South America.
But as attention shifted to Columbus’ cruel behavior toward native people who lived in the land that would later become the United States, several states have instead renamed the holiday Indigenous Peoples Day.
President Joe Biden was the first president to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, issuing a proclamation in 2021 that celebrated “the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples” and recognized “their inherent sovereignty.”
President Donald Trump made clear earlier this year that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons.
Is the stock market open today?
Stock markets will remain open on Monday.
U.S. bond markets will close Monday.
Is the post office open today?
All United States Post Offices will be closed and mail will not be delivered Monday.
Is UPS open on Columbus Day?
UPS and FedEx locations will be open on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day and pickup and delivery services will be available. Some shipping services will require extra time in transit because of the holiday.
