Is Columbus Day a federal holiday? What's open and closed on Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day

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Monday is Columbus Day, which is celebrated in some places as Indigenous Peoples Day. You'll want to check to see what's open and closed that day.

WASHINGTON — Monday is Columbus Day, which is celebrated in some places as Indigenous Peoples Day.

It is a federal holiday, which means that federal government offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Because of the federal holiday designation, it's worth double checking to see what's open and closed before running errands or planning out your day.

Here's what will be open and closed on Monday, Oct. 12: