Columbus Day 2024: Is it a Federal Holiday? Post Office, School, Stock Market & More

 Columbus Day 2024: Federal Holiday or Not? Everything You Need to Know

With October 14, 2024, fast approaching, the question many people have is “Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?” Columbus Day has been a public holiday throughout the U.S. for a very long time. Still, recently, Indigenous Peoples’ Day has been observed together with it, which means that people are confused about its official nature, schools’ and other establishments’ closures, and what a person may expect on that day.

Here are some frequently asked questions relating to Columbus Day Columbus Day is a federal holiday, but…

Indeed Columbus Day does remain a federal holiday in the United States of America. It occurs on the second Monday of October: In 2024 it will be the 14th of October. While it is a federal holiday, many facilities will be closed, though states and cities may choose to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead on the second Monday of October.

Is Columbus Day 2024 a Post Office Holiday?

Cancel, most post offices will not operate publicly on Columbus Day 2024 because it is a federal holiday. U.S. Post Service does not work on Federal holidays, so couriers will not be delivered. If you need to post a letter, or receive one, make sure to do this well before the arrival time to avoid being inconvenienced.

What School Holidays are there or What School Related Days are not birthed?

Depending on where you live, the status of school as closed on Columbus Day varies. Some states celebrate the holiday and will therefore shut for the day, whereas, in other states, schools do not recognize the holiday instead opting to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Contact your school district for more information to determine if your schools are closed in your area or not.

Is Columbus Day trading day for the stock market, in 2024?

Columbus Day doesn’t affect the functions of the stock market thus it is operational on Columbus day. It however emerged that both NYSE and Nasdaq would effectively open. Even though Columbus Day is a federal holiday there is no such holiday for the stock exchanges therefore, there will be no trading stop.

October 14, 2024, is a Sunday, is October 14, 2024, a National Holiday?

Columbus Day is a national holiday in the sense that it is celebrated throughout the United States but it is not celebrated in the same way. More and more states and cities use this date to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the traditions of Native Americans. For instance, New York City, Seattle, and Washington D.C. have officially changed the federal holiday from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024

Native American Day in 2024 is observed on Monday, October 14 along with Columbus Day. This day is dedicated to respecting and valuing the distinct civilization, traditions, and legacies of native people in America countering the typical conventional story of Columbus in America. It is a day for awareness, information sharing, and entertainment throughout the country.