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Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day both fall on Monday, October 14th this year. Whatever you call it, it means some offices may be closed today.

Here’s a look at which services you may have to wait until Tuesday for.

Are federal and Kentucky government offices open on Columbus Day 2024?

According to the US Office of Personnel Management, federal offices will close on October 14th.

According to the Team Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Columbus Day is not a state holiday, nor is it a Jefferson County holiday, according to the city’s website.

Will the post office be open on Columbus Day 2024?

The United States Postal Service will be closed on Columbus Day. No mail will be delivered.

FedEx Ground Economy and FedEx Express will operate at modified times while all other services remain open. UPS delivery and pickup services will be open Monday, October 14th. However, UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries require an additional business day for transportation.

Are Louisville libraries open on Columbus Day 2024?

Louisville Free Public Library locations will be open Monday, October 14, according to the holiday calendar.

Will supermarkets or large stores close on Columbus Day 2024?

Hoosiers can continue to shop at most supermarkets, such as Kroger, Meijer and Aldi, which remain open. This also includes other major retailers such as Target, Walmart and CVS. A list of locations and hours can be found on each store’s website.

Will the stock market be open on Columbus Day 2024?

The stock market is open on Monday, but the bond market remains closed

When is Columbus Day 2024?

Monday, October 14th is the date on which Columbus Day will be celebrated in 2024.

When is Indigenous Peoples Day in 2024?

Indigenous Peoples Day is also Monday, October 14th.

Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday?

Yes. Columbus Day is one of 11 federal holidays still recognized by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Some claim it honors Italian-American heritage, while others say it glorifies an exploration that led to the genocide of native peoples.

“The fact that American colonialism has been viewed as a non-issue and celebrated as a good thing throughout history is deeply problematic for any of us who live in a (Native American) community or reservation,” said Scott Stevens, the director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program at Syracuse University, previously told USA TODAY.

What is Indigenous Peoples Day?

Last year, the Biden administration issued a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day for the third consecutive year. Commemoration of Native American history and culture is now recognized federally along with Columbus Day.

Indigenous Peoples Day is not a new invention. South Dakota was the first state to recognize it in 1989, and the California cities of Berkeley and Santa Cruz followed suit.

Approximately 29 states and Washington, DC do not celebrate Columbus Day. According to renamecolumbusday.org, about 216 cities have renamed it or replaced it with “Indigenous Peoples Day.” Some states recognize Indigenous Peoples Day by proclamation, while others consider it an official holiday.

Is Columbus Day always a Monday?

Yes. Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day are celebrated on the second Monday in October.