Indigenous Peoples Day 2026: what is open and closed today
Key takeaways
- The stock market is open today on its normal schedule. Most banks and USPS are closed.
- Major stores are open, including Costco, CVS, and Walgreens. UPS and FedEx still deliver.
- Indigenous Peoples' Day is not a federal holiday. Columbus Day is the official federal holiday.
Today is Monday, October 12, 2026. It is both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day in the US. The stock market stays open. Most banks and all post offices are closed.
What is open today
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq trade on normal hours today. USA Today reports that Monday is a regular business day for US stock markets. Barron's confirms the same.
Regular hours run from 9:30 a. m. to 4 p.
m. Eastern. Read our explainer on the stock market today.
It covers where stocks stand this month.
The bond market is different. It is closed today. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association lists it as a holiday, per USA Today.
If you own bonds, check with your brokerage about timing.
Big stores are open. Fast Company lists Walmart, Target, and Costco as open for business. Grocery chains Kroger and Whole Foods are open too.
Pharmacies stay open. CVS and Walgreens keep normal hours. Restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops are open.
Private delivery runs as usual. UPS and FedEx provide delivery services on Columbus Day, according to Barron's. FedEx warns that some freight and office services run on a modified schedule.
Schools vary by district. Public schools do not have to close on federal holidays. Fast Company advises checking with your child's school to confirm.
What is closed today
USPS is closed. No mail is delivered today. Physical post office locations are closed too, per Fast Company.
Barron's calls Columbus Day one of 11 USPS holidays in 2026. USPS. com still works for labels and tracking.
Federal offices are closed. Federal courts are closed too. It is a federal holiday for government workers.
Most banks are closed. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's holiday schedule. Bank of America is closed, per Fast Company.
Chase is one exception. Barron's says its branches are open. Online transactions process the next day.
TD Bank says its locations are open, and it calls the day Indigenous Peoples' Day.
ATMs and banking apps still work. You can still use your card and check balances. Some transfers into your savings account may post the next business day.
If a bank stays closed, it is still a good time to learn. Here is what happens to your money if a bank fails.
Why two names for one day
Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1971, per Barron's. It falls on the second Monday in October. It honors Christopher Columbus, who landed in the Americas in 1492. Critics say the holiday glosses over his treatment of Native peoples.
Indigenous Peoples' Day started as an alternative in 1991, per Fast Company. It honors Native American history and contributions. President Joe Biden became the first president to proclaim it in 2021. But it is not a federal holiday.
More than a dozen states now use the Indigenous Peoples' Day name, per Barron's. Montana became the latest in October 2025..
What to do before you go
Call your local bank branch before visiting. Branch hours can differ by location. Use online banking if you can wait one day.
Need to mail something? Wait until Tuesday or use UPS or FedEx today. Check school schedules with your district.
This article is for information only and is not medical/financial advice.
October is often a busy month for markets. Dow Jones Market Data shows the S&P 500 averaged a 1.2% gain in October over the past decade, per Barron's. Earnings season is near, so investors have plenty to watch.
After today, the next US stock market closure is Thanksgiving, on Thursday, November 26..
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