GoKawiilColumbus Day 2026 falls on Oct. 12; banks, mail, markets to close, retailers stay open
Columbus Day, observed alongside Indigenous Peoples' Day, falls on Monday, October 12, 2026, and is recognized as a federal holiday. Banks, the U.S. Postal Service, and stock markets such as the NYSE and Nasdaq are expected to close, while many retailers including Costco and CVS plan to remain open on normal schedules.