10/11/21 - Columbus Day 2021: What’s open, what’s closed?

Columbus Day 2021 is Monday, Oct. 11. Columbus Day started in 1792 as an Italian-American holiday, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the day a national holiday in 1937.

(MLive) - Columbus Day is a state and federal holiday. It’s the eighth of 11 federal holidays, with Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas to follow.

The only state that doesn’t consider Columbus Day a holiday is Hawaii. The second Monday in October is referred to as Discoverers’ Day instead, but it is not a state holiday in Hawaii.

There will be no mail delivered on Columbus Day, but FedEx and UPS will still be making deliveries.

United States Postal Service offices will be closed.

Most banks will be closed for Columbus Day. 

Most stores remain open the entire holiday weekend. Some may even be offering sales and deals. Below is a roundup of some popular retail stores scheduled to be open on Monday, Oct. 11.

Most grocery stores should be open, but some may have reduced hours for the holiday. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information on opening and closing hours, as it can vary by location.

Columbus Day is one of the more popular federal holidays for retailers to hold massive online sales.

Most restaurants should be open for takeout, delivery, and in-person dining. Check with specific restaurants for exact hours and information.

The New York Stock Exchange is open on Monday, Oct. 11.   Nasdaq trading will also be open. However, bond markets will be closed.

The next federal holiday is Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11. The two other remaining federal holidays are Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 25 and Christmas Day on Dec. 25.