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 Kentucky government offices open on Columbus Day 2024?
Federal offices will be closed on October 14, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Columbus Day is not a state holiday, according to the Team Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, nor is it a holiday in Jefferson County, according to the city’s website.
Will the post office be open on Columbus Day 2024?
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.
Will Louisville libraries be open on Columbus Day 2024?
The Louisville Free Public Library locations will be open on Monday, October 14, according to their holiday calendar.
Will supermarkets or big box stores close on Columbus Day 2024?
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 2024?
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 in the Louisville Courier Journal: What’s open, closed in KY on Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day
