Is there mail on Columbus Day? Is the stock market open? Are stores closed? Here’s what’s open and what’s closed Oct. 12, 2026.
Today, Oct. 12, 2026, is Columbus Day, a federal holiday, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, so you may be wondering what’s open and closed in Florida.
Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1892. Though not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day was designated by former President Joe Biden via a presidential proclamation in 2021.
Here’s what’s open and closed in Florida on Monday, Oct. 12, this year.
Are banks closed on Columbus Day 2026? What’s open and closed on Monday
Columbus Day is Monday. Here’s what’s open and closed, including banks, post office, UPS, mail delivery, schools and the stock market.
Banks, post offices, and shipping services closed on Columbus Day
All post offices will be closed for retail transactions, and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Monday, Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website. Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays.
Since Columbus Day is a federal holiday, most branches of national banks such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo and CitiBank, among others, will be closed on Oct. 12. It is always a good idea to check with your local bank branch for specific holiday hours.
ATMs and online banking remain available; however, transactions or deposits may not process until the next business day.
UPS pickup and delivery services will be available on Oct. 12, and UPS Store locations will remain open, according to the company’s website, and the same is true for FedEx pickup and delivery services and FedEx Office locations.
Stock market open on Columbus Day
Monday, Oct. 12, will be a regular business day for United States stock markets, as markets will not close in observance of Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The U.S. bond market, however, will be closed, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
Are government buildings and courts closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Most federal and state government offices, including courts, will be closed on Oct. 12 since Columbus Day is a federal holiday.
Trash collection and other public services may also be affected depending on your locality.
Grocery stores, restaurants and retail stores open on Columbus Day
Most grocery stores, restaurants, and retail stores should be open their regular hours on Oct. 12; however, it is best to confirm with your local store before heading out the door.
Kim Luciani is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s Audience team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://news-press.com/newsletters.