- the day of the race, or day of the indigenous peoples, is October 1st. 11.
- Race Day is a controversial national holiday, and many states celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead.
- The post office and most banks are closed, but the stock market and most retailers are open.
Although Columbus Day can be one of the most controversial federal holidays and is celebrated in some areas as Indigenous Peoples Day, it is good to remember that some government services and businesses are closed on that day.
On October 1, 8, President Joe Biden declared Oct. 11 to be Indigenous Peoples Day and recognized the atrocities and destruction European explorers inflicted on Native communities after persistent campaigns by Native American groups.
“For Native Americans, Western exploration ushered in a wave of devastation: violence perpetrated against Native communities, displacement and theft of tribal land, introduction and spread of disease, and more,” Biden said in a proclamation. of the white house.
Despite the controversy, Italian Americans still celebrate the holiday as a source of pride and as part of their Italian American heritage.
But what does all this mean for your daily errands? Here’s a look at what businesses and government services are doing for Columbus Day:
banks
While ATMs remain open, most banks, with the exception of American National Bank and TD Bank, are closed for the day.
stock market
the new york stock exchange and the nasdaq are open, but the bond markets are closed for the day.
post offices and mail delivery
all us postal service offices. uu. They are closed and mail delivery is suspended, but private companies like UPS and FedEx continue to deliver and accept deliveries.
federal offices
Federal offices are closed because it’s a federal holiday, but national parks remain open.
retailers
Nearly all retailers remain open as companies try to avoid getting embroiled in controversies. Additionally, fewer businesses are offering Columbus Day sales as fewer people have the day off to shop and widespread shortages make businesses hesitant to host large sales events.