What’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2026? Banks, stock markets, Costco, CVS, mail, and more

Monday holidays, like today’s double feature of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, can be confusing. When you layer in the observance’s controversy, it gets even muddier. Does the federal government recognize Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, or both? Read on to find the answers to these questions, some historical facts, and clarification about what exactly remains open and closed today: Monday, October 12, 2026. A brief history of Columbus Day Since 1971,...