US EditionWhat’s open, closed on Indigenous Peoples-Columbus Day 2025 in DC area
Columbus Day, a federal holiday since 1934, coincides with Indigenous Peoples' Day on Oct. 13, recognized by over 200 cities and about 30 states, reflecting changing perspectives.
- On Monday, Oct. 13, Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day fall on the same date, prompting federal offices to close and service changes in the Washington, D.C. area.
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Congress designated Columbus Day as a national holiday, while Indigenous Peoples' Day is not federal but recognized in some states and cities.
- Metro and local transit agencies will run weekend or Saturday schedules, U.S. Postal Service will close all post offices and suspend deliveries Monday, while UPS and FedEx will operate on Oct. 13.
- County and municipal services will close, but most school districts will hold classes; common pleas and municipal courts plus county and city offices will be closed on Monday.
- Approximately 30 states and Washington, D.C., do not celebrate Columbus Day, and more than 200 cities have replaced it with Indigenous Peoples' Day to reclaim histories and challenge Columbus's legacy.
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Post offices, other closings on Columbus-Indigenous Peoples Day - Daily Leader
The U.S. Postal Service, as well as federal offices and courts, will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. Only Priority Mail Express items will be delivered on the holiday, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Postal services can still be accessed Monday online. Most banks will be closed, as well. Brookhaven and Lincoln County offices will be open. Columb…
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