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From mail delivery to banks, here’s what to know about closures on Monday’s federal holiday.
WASHINGTON — Monday is a federal holiday, Columbus Day, celebrated in some places as Indigenous Peoples Day.
While most retail stores will stay open, federal and state offices will be closed and government services will be affected.
Here’s what will be open and closed Monday, Oct. 13:
Is the post office open? Will mail be delivered?
All United States Post Offices will be closed and mail will not be delivered Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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.
Are banks open on Columbus Day?
As a Federal Reserve bank holiday, most banks will be closed Monday. Banks rely on the backing of the Federal Reserve, which will be closed 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 Monday, Oct. 13. As always, be sure to check with local branches for hours on specific locations.
Is the stock market open for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day?
Stock markets will remain open Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
U.S. bond markets will close Monday.
Federal government offices
All federal offices will be closed, including federal courts. This includes government offices that have remained open as essential offices during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Offices whose services are considered essential to the government’s operations will return to normal hours Tuesday, Oct. 14.
State and local government offices
Columbus Day is considered a state holiday as well, meaning state offices will also be closed. That includes things like DMVs.
Some local municipalities may remain open, or may have some offices open in a limited capacity. Check with your local government offices first to make sure they’re open.
When is Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is officially celebrated on the second Monday of October.
The federal holiday itself is Columbus Day, 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 recognize “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.
Grocery stores and retail
Major retailers, including national stores such as Target and Walmart, will be open Monday when communities mark Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day.
Grocery stores and pharmacies, like Safeway, Kroger, Walgreens and CVS, will also be open.
Be sure to check with your local store’s hours.
Costco and Sam’s Club warehouses will be open Monday, Oct. 13.
