Indigenous Peoples' Day? Columbus Day? Either way, some places are closed for the holiday
October is the month of celebration for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
In fact, both holidays actually fall on the same day and are basically related to each other.
Here's what you need to know about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, as well as what is open and closed on the holidays:
When is Columbus Day 2023?
Columbus Day is Monday, Oct. 9.
When is Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023?
Indigenous Peoples' Day is also Monday, Oct. 9.
What is Columbus Day and why is it celebrated?
According to brittanica.com:
Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday?
According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Columbus Day is still one of 11 federal holidays.
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What is Indigenous Peoples' Day?
According to History.com, there are some 29 states that do not celebrate Columbus Day and have renamed it or replaced it with Indigenous Peoples' Day. While the U.S. government recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day, it is not yet a federal holiday.
Are federal and local government offices open Columbus Day?
All federal and state offices will be closed from legislature to the courthouse on Monday, Oct. 9.
Unlike the state level, Peoria County government offices and the city will be open on Columbus Day.
Will the post office be open Columbus Day?
The United States Postal Service will be closed Columbus Day. No mail will be delivered.
FedEx Ground Economy and FedEx Express will operate on modified hours, while all other services will be open. UPS delivery and pickup services will be open on Monday, Oct. 9, however, UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will require an additional business day in transit.
Will banks be open on Columbus Day?
Most banks will be closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day.
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Will the stock market be open on Columbus Day?
The stock market will be open on Monday, but the bond market will be closed.
What else is closed for Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day?
Some schools are closed to celebrate one of the two holidays, but not all schools will. Check your school's yearly calendar for details. Peoria Public Schools will begin fall break on Monday, Oct. 9.
Most library branches will also be open on the holiday.
Will my trash get picked up on Columbus Day?
Regular trash pickup will continue with a normal schedule during the holiday in Peoria.
Chris Sims is a digital producer for the Journal Star. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Columbus Day 2023: What is open, closed on Indigenous Peoples' Day
