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US retailers stay open Monday; banks mostly closed

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC · How we work

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. retailers and grocery stores will stay open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, 2026.
Federal government offices, courts and USPS post offices will close on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Most major bank branches, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, will close while ATMs stay usable.
TD Bank will keep its branches open on Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 12, 2026.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will trade normally from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

Christopher Columbus reached the Caribbean on 12 October 1492, a voyage that entered American myth and created the federal Columbus Day holiday. In 1971 Berkeley and South Dakota renamed the day Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a shift now adopted by roughly 30 % of U.S. municipalities. Federal courts, the USPS and major banks will close on the holiday in 2026, underscoring the clash between historic commemoration and Indigenous recognition.

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Story summary

U.S. retailers and grocery stores will stay open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, 2026.
Federal government offices, courts and USPS post offices will close on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Most major bank branches, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, will close while ATMs stay usable.
TD Bank will keep its branches open on Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 12, 2026.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will trade normally from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.

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