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Is Columbus Day a federal holiday? What is open and closed on Monday?

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Is Columbus Day a federal holiday? What is open and closed on Monday?

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Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Columbus Day, occurs every October on the second Monday of the month. This US federal holiday falls on Monday, October 14th this year.

Who gets a day off on Indigenous Peoples Day? What is open and what is closed? Here's what you should know.

Federal employees have a day off on Columbus Day

According to the Pew Research Center, federal offices will be closed and federal employees will receive a paid day off.

Does mail arrive on Indigenous Peoples Day?

According to MarketWatch, post offices will be closed on Monday, so you won't receive your regular mail or packages on Monday.

However, other delivery services such as FedEx and UPS will also be operating.

Will banks be open on Columbus Day?

No, the federal banks and their branches remain closed because the banks also adhere to the federal holiday schedule.

ATMs and digital banking functions will continue to operate.

Is there trash pickup on Indigenous Peoples Day? In Columbus no, but yes in Cincinnati, Akron

Not necessarily.

The City of Columbus website provides a trash and recycling calendar that lists Columbus Day as a holiday. Upcoming holidays include Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving (November 28), Christmas and New Year's.

However, Cincinnati's government website does not list Columbus Day as a holiday, meaning trash and recycling pickup will take place as scheduled.

Trash pickup in Akron will take place, but check with your local department about your Indigenous Peoples Day holiday schedule

Will schools be open on Columbus Day?

School closures vary by state and school district. For information about school closures, check your local school district's website.

Will restaurants and stores be open on Columbus Day?

Most businesses and retailers remain open, although some may have modified hours. So please contact your local store for opening hours.

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