Today is a federal holiday observed as Columbus Day and recognized in many places as Indigenous Peoples Day, and the observance is affecting services across states. Federal, state and local offices are closed in many jurisdictions, and the U.S. Postal Service has suspended normal retail and delivery operations, CBS Boston and USA TODAY Network reporting shows.
In Massachusetts, schools are closed and all RMV offices and service centers are closed, CBS Boston reported. Local, state and federal government offices are closed and courts are not holding business. Libraries have closed for the day. Many banks choose to close, though some branches remain open. Retailers are allowed to open and liquor stores are operating. The MBTA is running subways on a Saturday schedule and buses on a Saturday holiday schedule, while Commuter Rail and ferry services operate on a regular weekday schedule. Several museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Worcester Art Museum, are offering free admission to Massachusetts residents, CBS Boston reported.
Service Variations And Market And Shipping Impacts
In North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein proclaimed the day as Indigenous Peoples Day while the state still designates Columbus Day as a holiday, USA TODAY Network reporting notes. The designation does not make it a paid day off for state workers. Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve holiday calendar and many branches close. The U.S. Postal Service is closed. Private carriers continue operations, with FedEx delivering as usual and UPS offering pickup and delivery, though UPS said USPS closures can add a transit day for some services, USA TODAY Network reported.
Florida reporting by the USA TODAY Network shows similar patterns. All post office retail locations are closed, and there is no regular residential or business mail delivery, though Priority Mail Express remains available. Major national banks typically close while ATMs and online banking stay available, but some transactions may not process until the next business day. UPS and FedEx continue pickup and delivery services. U.S. stock markets remain open, while the U.S. bond market is closed. Most grocery stores, restaurants and retail stores operate normal hours, and public services such as trash collection may vary by locality, the Fort Myers News-Press reported.
