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Columbus Day 2021 is Monday, October 11.
Columbus Day began in 1792 as an Italian-American holiday, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared a national holiday in 1937.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on Columbus Day 2020.
Is Columbus Day a Federal Holiday?
Columbus Day is a national and federal holiday. It’s the eighth of 11 federal holidays, followed by Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The only state that doesn’t consider Columbus Day to be a holiday is Hawaii. The second Monday in October is referred to as Discoverers’ Day, but it is not a holiday in Hawaii.
Is there a mail delivery on Columbus Day 2021? Does mail go through?
No mail will be delivered on Columbus Day, but FedEx and UPS will still make deliveries.
Is the post office open on Columbus Day 2021?
The United States Postal Service offices will be closed.
Are banks open on Columbus Day?
The only major banking chain that plans to stay open is TD Bank.
Most banks will be closed for Columbus Day, including:
Which stores are open on Columbus Day 2021?
Most stores stay open all holiday weekend. Some may even have sales and deals. Below is an overview of some popular retail stores scheduled to open on Monday, October 11.
Note: Buyers should ultimately check with their local store if times vary by location.
- Apple (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Barnes et Noble (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Bass Pro Shops (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Best Buy (10am – 8pm)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (9 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
- Boscov (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Costco (10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
- CVS (varies by store)
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Dollar Tree (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; may vary by store)
- Lobby Hobby (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Home Depot (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
- Ikea (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- JCPenney (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Kohl’s (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Lowe’s (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
- Macy’s (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Marshals (9:30 am – 9:30 pm)
- Michaels (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Nordstrom (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Nordstrom Rack (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Depot office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Old Navy (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; may vary by store)
- Petco (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- PetSmart (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Rite Aid (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; may vary by store)
- Sam’s Club (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Objective (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
- TJ Maxx (9:30 am – 9:30 pm)
- Trader Joe’s (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Ulta (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Walgreens (varies by store)
- Walmart (7 a.m. – 11 p.m.; may vary by store)
- Whole Foods Market (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Will grocery stores be open on Columbus Day 2021?
Most grocery stores should be open, but some may have reduced hours for the holidays. Buyers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information on opening and closing times, as these can vary by location.
The following major New Jersey supermarket chains are slated to open on Columbus Day:
- Acme (7 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
- Aldi (9 am-8pm)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (9 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
- Costco (10 am-8:30pm)
- Foodtown (varies by store)
- Lidl (8 am-9pm)
- ShopRite (varies by store)
- Stop & Shop (varies by store)
- Trader Joe’s (8 am-9pm)
- Walmart (varies by store)
- Wegmans (6 am-12pm)
- Whole Foods (8 am-9pm)
What are the best sellers of Columbus Day 2021?
Columbus Day is one of the most popular federal holidays for retailers to host massive online sales. Here is a list of some of the biggest retailers that have sales:
Are the restaurants open on Columbus Day 2021?
Most restaurants should be open for take-out, delivery, and in-person meals. Customers should check with specific restaurants for exact times and information.
Is the stock exchange closed on Columbus Day 2021?
The New York Stock Exchange is open Monday, October 11.
Trading on the Nasdaq will also be open. However, the bond markets will be closed.
Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on Columbus Day 2021?
All Motor Vehicle Commission offices will be closed to observe the Columbus Day holidays. In addition, all offices and courts in the State of New Jersey are closed for the holidays.
Are NJ Transit, PATH, and SEPTA operating on a regular schedule for Columbus Day 2021?
NJ Transit will observe the Columbus Day vacation on Monday, October 11, 2021. Passengers should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to verify arrival and departure times.
PATH will operate on a weekend schedule and SEPTA will operate on a regular schedule.
When is the next federal holiday?
The next federal holiday is Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11. The other two remaining federal holidays are Thanksgiving Day on November 25 and Christmas Day on December 25.
For more information on the history of Columbus Day, watch the video below:
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