Open Day Guide.
THE HOLIDAY CHECK · 2026

What’s open on
Columbus Day 2026?

Columbus Day is the name used in the federal calendar for the second Monday in October. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is recognized by many jurisdictions. Federal offices and Reserve Banks close, while equity markets have a regular trading day.

Last verified: 2026-10-12Next editorial review: 2026-10-13Scope: United States; local exceptions apply
Actual dateOct 12, 2026

The calendar date of the occasion.

Federal employee observanceOct 12, 2026

Standard Monday–Friday federal workweek; other services may differ.

Before you goCheck the exact service

A federal holiday does not close every market, store or carrier.

The daily check

Monday, October 12, 2026

Daily schedule · not live hours
Check a day

Columbus Day · Actual holidayServices follow different calendars. Check each service before you make a plan.

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The detail that matters

Stock market · NYSE

Open

Regular trading day · 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern. This is a daily schedule, not a live market indicator.

NYSE Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
NYSE core U.S. equity session · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
A scheduled trading day does not mean the market is open at this moment. Emergency halts and extended sessions are outside this calendar.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
See NYSE calendar ↗
Full Stock market guide
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Bank branches

Varies by location

Reserve Banks close today; your commercial bank branch sets its own hours.

How to check your branch
Federal Reserve Board Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
U.S. commercial bank branches · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
ATMs, mobile banking, branch opening hours and settlement availability are different services.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
How to check your branch ↗
Full Banks guide
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USPS

Closed

Postal holiday: regular mail and staffed retail service are not scheduled. See exceptions.

U.S. Postal Service Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
2026 regular mail and postal retail holiday schedule · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
Priority Mail Express and certain package operations may run on holidays. A lobby or kiosk being accessible does not mean the counter is staffed.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Find a Post Office ↗
Full USPS guide
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UPS delivery

Open

Regular package operations are scheduled; tracking and local service alerts take priority.

UPS · PDF Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
UPS U.S. Ground, Air and International package operations · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
UPS Express Critical is available separately on holidays. UPS Store hours vary; package status and destination can change delivery timing.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Track or check UPS service ↗
Full UPS guide
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FedEx delivery

Modified hours

Package service operates with pickup or collection changes in some areas.

Early pickup cutoffs may apply; check your service

FedEx · PDF Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
FedEx U.S. parcel and express freight; excludes LTL · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
FedEx Custom Critical can operate when regular parcel service closes. Local Office hours and early pickups must be confirmed.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Check FedEx holiday service ↗
Full FedEx guide
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Federal offices

Closed

Federal holiday observed; most offices on a standard workweek are closed.

Next scheduled day: Oct 13, 2026

U.S. Office of Personnel Management Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Most federal offices on a Monday–Friday workweek · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
Essential operations, alternative work schedules, emergency closures and individual agency appointments can differ.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
View federal calendar ↗
Full Federal offices guide
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Public schools

Varies by location

Check your school district’s calendar and closure notices.

Find your school district
National Center for Education Statistics Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Individual U.S. school districts · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
Student days, staff workdays, weather closures and year-round calendars can differ even within one state.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Find your school district ↗
Full Schools guide
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Costco

Varies by location

Check the exact location and department before you go.

Find your Costco
Costco Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Costco U.S. warehouse holiday policy; local hours and departments checked separately · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
Warehouse closures use the actual holiday, not a federal employee’s substitute day. Local opening hours, territory locations, fuel, pharmacy and optical services need a separate check.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Find your Costco ↗
Full Costco guide
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Federal Reserve Banks

Closed

Reserve Banks are closed on this calendar date.

Next scheduled day: Oct 13, 2026

Federal Reserve Board Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Federal Reserve Banks and Branches calendar · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
This calendar is not a guarantee of availability for every financial service and does not determine commercial bank branch hours.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
View Reserve calendar ↗
Full Federal Reserve guide
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Nasdaq

Open

Regular trading day · 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern. This is a daily schedule, not a live market indicator.

Nasdaq Trader Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
2026 Nasdaq U.S. equity market calendar · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
This covers the scheduled core equity session, not real-time trading availability or every instrument.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
View Nasdaq calendar ↗
Full Nasdaq guide
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Bond market

Closed

SIFMA recommends a U.S. fixed-income closure, or this is a weekend. Firms set their own hours.

SIFMA Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
SIFMA U.S. fixed-income recommendations · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
Individual firms may choose different hours. Early-close recommendations do not change previously scheduled settlement closing times.
Source scope
SIFMA recommendation, not a mandatory market rule.
Next check due
2026-10-13
View SIFMA recommendations ↗
Full Bond market guide
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DMV offices

Varies by location

Check the exact location and department before you go.

Find your state DMV
USA.gov Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
State and local motor vehicle offices · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
Appointment availability, online transactions and staffed office hours are separate.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Find your state DMV ↗
Full DMV guide
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Courts

Varies by location

Check the exact location and department before you go.

Find a federal court
U.S. Courts Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Individual federal, state and local courts · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
The linked directory covers federal courts. It does not identify state courts or establish filing deadlines; contact the clerk for time-sensitive matters.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Find a federal court ↗
Full Courts guide
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Public libraries

Varies by location

Check the exact location and department before you go.

Find local library guidance
USA.gov Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Individual U.S. public library branches · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
Book returns, digital loans, events and staffed buildings may have different availability.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Find local library guidance ↗
Full Libraries guide
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Walmart

Varies by location

Check the exact location and department before you go.

Find your Walmart
Walmart Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Walmart U.S. stores; two confirmed 2026 holiday closures, otherwise local hours · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
The 2026 announcement is not a 2027 calendar. A closed storefront does not establish online availability, and store hours do not establish pharmacy or pickup hours.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Find your Walmart ↗
Full Walmart guide
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Target

Varies by location

Check the exact location and department before you go.

Find your Target
Target Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Target U.S. stores; standing Thanksgiving policy, otherwise local hours · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
The verified standing policy covers Thanksgiving only. Other holidays, departments, pickup and delivery need their own current notice.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Find your Target ↗
Full Target guide
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Grocery stores

Varies by location

Check the exact location and department before you go.

Example: find a Kroger
Kroger Checked
Scope & exceptions
Applies to
Individual U.S. grocery stores and chains · 2026-10-12
Exceptions
The locator is an example for Kroger stores. For another chain, use that chain’s own store finder; pharmacies may have separate hours.
Source scope
Published calendar schedule, not real-time operational monitoring.
Next check due
2026-10-13
Example: find a Kroger ↗
Full Groceries guide

Calendar date in America/New_York. Market session hours are always Eastern.

Next federal observance: Veterans Day · Nov 11, 2026

A plan for this holiday

Columbus Day is the name used in the federal calendar for the second Monday in October. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is recognized by many jurisdictions. Federal offices and Reserve Banks close, while equity markets have a regular trading day.

Start with the service you actually need. A bank transfer, a staffed branch, a parcel pickup and a storefront visit can all have different availability on the same date. Select a service above to see its scope and exceptions.

When does normal service resume?

For NYSE, Federal Reserve Banks and standard federal offices, a closed entry lists the next scheduled opening date when it is within verified coverage. We do not infer a carrier’s next delivery date or a specific location’s reopening time.

Keep local changes separate

This is a holiday calendar, not an emergency-status feed. Weather, service alerts and appointment cancellations can change a day’s actual operations. Follow the linked organization before a time-sensitive trip.

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Before you go.

When is Columbus Day 2026?

The actual date is Monday, October 12, 2026.

Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?

Yes. It appears in OPM’s federal calendar. This applies to federal employee holiday observance; it does not establish every organization’s hours.

Are schools and stores closed?

There is no uniform U.S. school or retail closure schedule. Check your district’s calendar and the exact store or department using the official links. The federal calendar alone does not establish their status.