Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day 2024/Indigenous Peoples Day

While Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples Day, is a federal holiday, it is also one of the least celebrated days in the country, according to Pew Research.

Although the event, which takes place every year on the second Monday of October, is one of the country's eleven nationally recognized holidays, it is not celebrated by some companies, states and institutions, especially given the push to gain recognition from the explorer Christopher Columbus to honor the indigenous peoples of North America through Indigenous Peoples Day.

For this reason, Columbus Day is no longer celebrated as much as it used to be. Still, the day remains a federal holiday, meaning some types of services and businesses will remain closed on October 14 this year.

Find out what's open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.

Is today a federal holiday?

Yes, October 14th is a federal holiday, which means federal offices are closed and federal employees are off.

Are banks open today on Columbus Day?

Some banks will be closed to mark Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, with October 14 considered a holiday for the Federal Reserve System. Companies closing include Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

However, some banks say they will remain open on October 14, including Chase, which says its branches will remain open, and TD Bank.

Will mail be delivered on Columbus Day?

No, the U.S. Postal Service observes Columbus Day as a holiday, meaning there is no regular delivery of personal or business mail. The retail branches will also be closed.

However, the USPS says its Priority Mail Express will continue to deliver in some regions for an additional fee.

Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?

Yes, the stock market is open on Monday, October 14th. The New York Stock Exchange does not observe Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day as a holiday, nor does Nasdaq.

Is Walmart open today?

Walmart tells CBS MoneyWatch its locations will be open during regular hours on Columbus Day.

Is Target open on Columbus Day?

Target says its stores will be open during regular business hours on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, although those hours vary by location. For local hours, see Target.com's Find a Store feature.

Is Costco open today?

Costco is closed on seven holidays each year, but Columbus Day is not one of them, meaning the retailer's doors are open on October 14th.

Is Chick-fil-A open on Columbus Day?

Chick-fil-A restaurants will be open Oct. 14, but “they may have limited hours,” a spokesperson said. “Please check with your local restaurant for exact opening times.”