Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day both fall on Monday, October 14 this year. Whatever you call it, it means some offices may be closed today.
Here’s a look at which services you might have to wait until Tuesday.
Are federal and state government offices open on Columbus Day?
All federal and state offices in Indiana will be closed on Monday, October 14. Indy’s City-County offices will also be closed for Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day.
Will the post office be open on Columbus Day?
The United States Postal Service is closed on Columbus Day. No mail is delivered.
FedEx Ground Economy and FedEx Express will operate during modified hours, while all other services will be open. UPS delivery and collection services will open on Monday, October 14, but UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will require an additional business day in transit.
Is the BMV closed on Columbus Day?
Yes. Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed from Saturday, October 12 through Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day. To find a 24-hour BMV Connect kiosk near you, to complete an online transaction, or for a complete list of BMV branch locations and hours, visit IN.gov/BMV.
Will the banks be open on Columbus Day?
Most banks are closed on Monday in honor of Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day.
Will supermarkets or big box stores close on Columbus Day?
Hoosiers can still shop at most grocery stores, such as Kroger, Meijer and Aldi, which remain open. This also applies to other major retailers such as Target, Walmart and CVS. Check each store’s website for a list of locations and hours.
Will the stock market be open on Columbus Day?
The stock market is open on Monday, but the bond market is closed.
When is Columbus Day 2024?
Monday, October 14 is the date on which Columbus Day will be celebrated in 2024.
When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024?
Indigenous Peoples Day is also Monday, October 14.
Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day is one of eleven federal holidays still recognized by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Some say it celebrates Italian-American heritage, while others say it glorifies an investigation that led to the genocide of indigenous peoples.
“The fact that American colonialism has been treated as a problem and celebrated as a good thing throughout history is deeply problematic for all of us who live in a Native American community or reservation,” said Scott Stevens, the director of the Native Americans. American and Indigenous Studies Program at Syracuse University, previously told USA TODAY.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day?
Last year, the Biden administration issued a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day for the third year in a row. The commemoration of Native American history and culture is now federally recognized, in addition to Columbus Day.
Indigenous Peoples Day is not a recent invention. South Dakota was the first state to recognize it in 1989, and the California cities of Berkeley and Santa Cruz followed suit.
About 29 states and Washington, D.C. do not celebrate Columbus Day. According to renamecolumbusday.org, approximately 216 cities have renamed or replaced the day with Indigenous Peoples Day. Some states recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day through a proclamation, while others consider it an official holiday.
Is Columbus Day always on a Monday?
Yes. The celebration of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day is always on the second Monday of October.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: What’s open, closed in Indiana on Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day
