Will the mail be delivered today? What's Closed on Columbus Day – NBC Chicago

The federal holiday Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 14th, which means many businesses across the United States will be closed.

But will mail be delivered on Columbus Day?

Due to the holiday, the US Postal Service will be closed on Monday. This means no mail will be delivered as Columbus Day is one of 11 holidays observed by the USPS.

The holiday, celebrated instead as Indigenous Peoples Day in some cities and states, also means schools and banks are closed.

Here you will find a complete list of open and closed objects and more.

Do Illinois or Chicago recognize Indigenous Peoples Day?

However, while many states recognize the day as Indigenous Peoples Day, Illinois does not.

However, the state recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day on a different day — the last Monday in September, after passing a law designating that day in 2017. In 2020, an Illinois lawmaker renewed her push to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. Day, but those efforts have since stalled.

Columbus Day is a public holiday in the city of Chicago. At 11:45 a.m., the 2024 Columbus Day Parade, hosted by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, begins at the corner of State Street and Wacker Drive.

What is open and closed on Monday?

Garbage collection

According to the City of Chicago, there will be no trash pickup on Columbus Day. Even if your trash isn't picked up on Mondays, the holiday may impact your regular weekday trash and recycling pickup.

Banks

Several banks' credit unions are likely to close as Columbus Day is considered a holiday by the Federal Reserve. If they wish, banks can be open on Federal Reserve holidays.

Even though most major banks remain closed, you can still use mobile and online services. The stock exchange, however, remains open on this day. However, the bond markets remain closed.

Government building

State government facilities in Illinois will remain closed that day, as will federal government buildings across the country.

The libraries are expected to remain open.

DMV

According to the office's website, ride-hailing services operated by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office will be closed due to the holiday.

Schools

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, Columbus Day is one of the “statutory school holidays” that does not count toward the mandatory 176-day school year.

Chicago Public Schools will be closed Monday as the day is recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day.

Some of the region's largest suburban districts, Indian Prairie School District No. 204, which serves students primarily from Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook and Plainfield, will close in observance of Columbus Day.

Elgin Area School District U46 will also be closed Monday to observe both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day.

Community High School District 218, which serves students in several immediate southwest suburbs including Palos Heights, Oak Lawn and Blue Island, is also closed for the holiday.

For more information about each school's calendar, visit the district's website.

Stores: Target, Costco, Starbucks and more

Most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants will be open during regular hours. But just to be sure, it's not a bad idea to call ahead or check hours online before heading out.

While Costco is closed on seven holidays throughout the year, it will be open on Columbus Day, its website says.