Are banks, USPS and the stock market open on Columbus Day? Here’s what you need to know.

Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, may be an official federal holiday, but it is not consistently observed in the United States. according to at the Pew Research Center.

Falling on the second Monday in October, the holiday creates a three-day weekend for workers whose employers observe it, including federal and some state employees, Pew found.

But the push to deflect recognition from explorer Christopher Columbus and instead honor North America’s first inhabitants means the holiday is no longer as widely observed as it once was.

As October 12 is a federal holiday, some services and businesses will be closed. Here’s what you need to know about what’s open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Is today a federal holiday?

Yes, Monday, October 12 is a federal holiday, meaning U.S. government offices will be closed and federal workers will have the day off.

Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?

Yes, the stock market is open on Columbus Day, and neither the New York Stock Exchange nor the Nasdaq market observe it as a holiday.

The exchange will be open during its normal business hours Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.

Is mail delivered on Columbus Day?

No, the U.S. Postal Service considers Columbus Day a public holiday, which means there will be no regular residential or business mail delivery. All USPS offices will also be closed.

Are banks open on Columbus Day?

It’s best to check with your bank as some are open while others observe holidays.

JPMorgan Chase said its branches would be open on October 12, but would consider the day a holiday for online transactions. This means that customers cannot schedule transactions on Columbus Day and repeat transactions were processed on the previous business day.

Many other banks are closed on Columbus Day, including Wells Fargo and Bank of America.

Is Costco open on Columbus Day?

Yes, Costco is open for business today, as Columbus Day is not one of the seven holidays observed by the discount store chain.

Is Walmart open today?

Walmart is also open on Columbus Day, with stores open regular hours, according to the retailer’s website.