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USPS Shuts 33,780 Offices for Columbus Day 2025

10/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

USPS will close 33,780 post offices on October 13, 2025, for Columbus Day.
Chase Bank remains open on Columbus Day, though transactions post the next business day.
NYSE and Nasdaq operate normally on Columbus Day.
PennDOT will close driver license centers October 11–13, with online services remaining available.
Putnam County's Columbus Day Parade marks its 32nd year celebrating Italian-American culture.

History

Historical Context

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared Columbus Day a national holiday, recognizing Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage. This decision followed earlier celebrations, including the first in New York City in 1866, and aimed to honor Italian-American heritage. However, debates over Columbus's legacy have intensified, leading some states to replace the holiday with Indigenous Peoples' Day, reflecting changing cultural perspectives.

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Story summary

USPS will close 33,780 post offices on October 13, 2025, for Columbus Day.
Chase Bank remains open on Columbus Day, though transactions post the next business day.
NYSE and Nasdaq operate normally on Columbus Day.
PennDOT will close driver license centers October 11–13, with online services remaining available.
Putnam County's Columbus Day Parade marks its 32nd year celebrating Italian-American culture.

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