Columbus Day 2025: What is open and closed - mail, banks, stock markets, grocery stores and restaurants

Columbus day 2025 is observed on Monday (October 13). The holiday, which was originally celebrated to honor Christopher Columbus, is also observed with Native Peacocks Day, which commemorates the history and culture of Indians. While Columbus Day is a federal holiday, it does not mean that all services and businesses close for the day. Here is what you need to know about what is open and closed. Postal and Postal Services Closed: USPS offices of the United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed, and there will be no postal delivery on Columbus Day. Open/operation: FedEx, UPS will continue with deliveries, although schedules can be slightly adjusted. Banks and financial services open: Only TD Bank and Chase will remain open. Note that some Chase services may not be available until the next working day. Closed: Most major banks, including Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, Citizens Bank, Kearny Bank, M&T Bank, PNC Bank, Truilt Bank, Santander Bank, Spencer Savings Bank and Wells Fargo. Share and bond markets open: New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will remain open for trading. Closed: Bond markets will be closed. Grocery stores, retail chains and restaurants open on Columbus Day 2025 on Columbus Day 2025 will remain open many grocery stores, retail chains and restaurants. Although most locations work normally, some may adjust their hours, and it is advisable to look at your local store or restaurant in advance. Grocery stores open: Most large grocery chains will remain open, including Walmart, Target, Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger and Safeway. Hours: Hours can depend on the location. Customers should check local Winkel lists for exact opening and closing times. Retail chains Most major retail stores and shopping malls are open to business. As with grocery stores, some locations can work with reduced or modified hours, so hours before the visit is confirmed. Restaurants open: Big fast food and chain restaurants such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A and Chili’s are usually open on Columbus Day. Hours: Hours can vary according to the location, so patrons should go to their local restaurants, especially if they are planning for dining or special services. Columbus Day: Overview Columbus Day in the United States commemorates the landing of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. The federal holiday honors Columbus’s contributions to European exploration and the subsequent connection between the old world and the new world. It is also celebrated as a day to recognize the Italian-American heritage and cultural contributions. Date of compliance: Since 1971, Columbus Day has been observed on the second Monday of October rather than on a fixed date. In 2025, the holiday was observed on Monday, October 13. History: Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy, and in 1492 he received money from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to explore a western route to Asia. He ended up in the Bahamas and mistakenly believed that he had reached Asia, causing the era of exploration and European colonization of the Americas. The first official celebration of Columbus’s landing took place in New York in 1792, arranged by the Society of St. Tammany (Columbian Order). In 1937 President Franklin D. Roosevelt Columbus Day declared an annual national holiday. The holidays became controversial because the travels of Columbus led to European colonization, causing diseases, displacement and deaths among indigenous peoples. Many communities now celebrate indigenous population day and honor the history and culture of indigenous Americans.