The Brief
- The federal government observes Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12, and USPS does not deliver regular mail, though Priority Mail Express continues on its normal schedule.
- Public schools are closed in Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.
- Most major retailers, grocery stores and restaurants should also keep regular hours if you’re looking to shop on your day off.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Columbus Day means a day off for many, with changes to schools, mail, transit and trash pickup for the federal holiday.
What we know:
Federal offices, post offices and most banks are closed Monday, though ATMs, debit cards and digital banking remain available. Since the holiday can delay direct deposits and ACH bill payments by one business day, you may want to plan around any payments due. …