Monday, October 9, marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day, which many states and cities now recognize as Indigenous Peoples Day.
President Joe Biden officially commemorates Indigenous Peoples Day In 2021. A growing number of states and cities and school districts are recognizing it.
In 2019, the Chicago Board of Education voted to make Columbus Day — the second Monday in October — an Indigenous People’s Day on the school calendar.
Therefore, CPS will not hold classes on Mondays. According to the City of Chicago, Columbus Day is an observed holiday, and legislation to change the holiday’s name to Indigenous Peoples Day has been halted.
Illinois now recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day as the last Monday in September after passing a law in 2017 to mark it. In 2020, an Illinois lawmaker renewed his push to change the Columbus Day government holiday to Indigenous Peoples Day.
In Chicago, the 71st annual Columbus Day Parade begins at 12 noon on State Street at Wacker Drive.
Here’s a look at what’s open and closed on Columbus Day as the holiday begins.
Banks
Because Columbus Day is considered a Federal Reserve holiday, many banks and credit unions will be closed. If they choose, banks will be open on a Federal Reserve holiday.
Although most major banks are closed, you can still take advantage of mobile and online services. On the other hand, the stock market is open throughout the day. However, bond markets remain closed.
US Postal Service
The US Postal Service will be closed on Monday for the holiday. Mail will also not be delivered because postal workers are on holiday.
Government buildings
State government facilities in Illinois are closed for the day, as are federal government buildings across the country.
Libraries are expected to remain open.
Starbucks, Target and more
Most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants are open and operate at regular scheduled hours. But it’s not a bad idea to call ahead or check the times online before heading out.
DMK
Driver service facilities operated by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office will be closed in observance of the holiday, the office said. Website.
schools
Some school districts may be in session, while others may not. Chicago Public Schools does not observe Columbus Day, it recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day.
In 2019, the Chicago Board of Education voted to replace Columbus Day — the second Monday in October — with Indigenous Peoples Day on the school calendar.
Therefore, CPS will not hold classes on Mondays. According to the City of Chicago, Columbus Day is an observed holiday, and legislation to change the holiday’s name to Indigenous Peoples Day has been halted.
