Overview

• On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, Columbus Day and urging Americans to “reclaim” Columbus’ legacy, pointedly omitting Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
• USPS is closed with no regular mail delivery, while UPS and FedEx are operating pickup, delivery, and retail locations, with some services noting minor holiday-related delays.
• Most major banks have closed branches; Chase and TD Bank announced select branches are open, though certain transactions will post on the next business day.
• U.S. stock exchanges are operating on normal hours today, but the U.S. bond market is closed, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
• Many jurisdictions are marking Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead or alongside Columbus Day, with local closures and events in places like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and mixed reactions ranging from Italian and GOP praise to criticism from Indigenous scholars and activists.