Is mail delivered today? Whats closed on Columbus Day NBC Chicago [Video]

The federal holiday of Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 14, which means many businesses across the United States are closed.

But is mail delivered on Columbus Day?

The U.S. Postal Service will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday. That means mail will not be delivered, as Columbus Day is one of 11 holidays observed by the USPS.

The holiday, which is instead observed in some cities and states as Indigenous People’s Day, also means schools and banks are closed.

Here’s a full list of what’s open and closed and more.

While many states however recognize the day as Indigenous People’s Day, though that does not include Illinois.

The state does recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on a different day, however — the last Monday in September, after passing legislation designating the day in 2017. In 2020, an Illinois lawmaker renewed her push to change the Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but those efforts have since stalled.

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