Columbus Day 2025: What’s Open and Closed on October 13 — Banks, Post Offices, Schools, and Stock Market Schedule Explained

With the coming of Columbus Day 2025, which is falling on October 13, several Americans are asking themselves about the opening and closing hours of various places, and these places include banks, schools, post offices, and the stock market. The federal holiday or the complete guide is here to answer your questions.

Columbus Day 2025 Officially Recognized As a Federal Holiday

United States President Donald Trump has proclaimed October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day, calling the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus “a true American hero.” The proclamation brings back the federal recognition of the holiday, which has generated continuous argument over whether it should be known as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.

In one of his Cabinet meetings, Trump referred to Columbus as "a man of the whole Western civilization" and condemned what he called "the attempts to wipe out our history and to defame our heroes."

Although the Columbus Day has been considered a federal holiday for more than a century now (1892), there are some U. S. states and cities today that observe the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day, thereby honoring the customs and history of Native American tribes.

Is Columbus Day a Federal Holiday?

Sure. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, which means that most of the government agencies, courts, and post offices will be closed on Monday, October 13.

USPS: No regular mail delivery or in-person postal services.

Nonetheless, Priority Mail Express will operate as usual.

Bank Holiday for Columbus Day 2025?

The major banks in America including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, PNC, Chase, and Truist have announced that they will be closed for the holiday.

Yet:

The Capital One Cafes and the online banking services are still open.

ATMs and mobile apps are available for banking transactions.

Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day?

Yes. October 13 is the day when both the NYSE and Nasdaq will not only be open but also continue trading activities.

As per the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), on the other hand, the U. S. bond market will be closed.

Are Post Offices Closed on Columbus Day?

The holiday is going to cause the shutdown of all the post offices in the United States for that day.

Nevertheless, UPS and FedEx will continue their operations in the normal way, with all pickup, delivery, and retail store services provided as usual.

Are Schools Going to Be Closed on Columbus Day 2025?

Public schools in most cases will not be open, although this situation is different in every state or district.

Some areas close the schools on the same days as Indigenous Peoples' Day observance, hence, it would be wise for parents to verify the local school calendar.

Is October 13 a National Holiday?

Yes. Columbus Day is the official holiday for October 13, 2025, in the United States, but the observance of the day in some states as Indigenous Peoples’ Day still goes on, reflecting a dual observance that constantly influences the debates surrounding history and heritage in America.