Overview
- USPS retail counters are closed and there is no regular mail delivery today, while FedEx and UPS are operating pickup and delivery on normal schedules.
- Most banks are closed under the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, though some branches such as Chase and TD Bank are open with limited transaction processing.
- U.S. stock exchanges including the NYSE and Nasdaq are open for trading, but the U.S. bond market is closed.
- Many cities and states are observing Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of or alongside Columbus Day, with local services like trash collection and schools varying by jurisdiction.
- The White House proclamation denounces "left-wing arsonists" and pledges to reclaim Columbus's legacy, drawing praise from Italian-American leaders and criticism from Native scholars and activists.