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By Suzanne Blake
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Monday marks Columbus Day, a holiday to celebrate the date Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas from Europe in 1492.
As a federal holiday, albeit a controversial one, the day means that the United States Postal Service (USPS), UPS and FedEx often update their hours.
Here’s what you need to know.
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Why It Matters
Americans will likely see their mail and package orders delayed due to the holiday as the post office operates on different holiday hours. This means those waiting for a special package or mail item might need to look into shipping options from FedEx and UPS.
What To Know
United States Postal Service (USPS) Office Hours
The USPS is pausing all operations for the federal holiday, with offices to be closed throughout Monday.
FedEx Hours
As a private company, FedEx can set its own hours for the holiday.
FedEx will continue making regular deliveries, with all FedEx Ground, Freight, Trade Networks, Home Delivery, Office and Custom Critical running as usual.
UPS Hours
Similar to FedEx, UPS will continue to offer pickup and delivery services throughout the holiday.
However, for UPS SurePost and Mail Innovations deliveries, you should expect a one-day delay as a result of the holiday.
Other Businesses
It varies by business and industry whether other corporations will remain open on Columbus Day.
Most banks will be closed, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citibank. Generally, digital banking services and ATMs will still be available.
Retailers and grocery stores will usually stay open on Monday, but you can confirm by calling ahead.
What Is the significance of Columbus Day?
Columbus Day, which celebrates the Italian explorer arriving in the Americas in the 1400s, has sparked controversy due to the impacts of colonialism. Still, many still celebrate the day as a piece of American history or as a way to honor Native Americans.
Today the holiday is also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day and has many meanings for different people.
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What People Are Saying
The USPS said in a release: “The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 13. Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express items will be delivered on the holiday, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14.”
What Happens Next?
Normal mail operations will resume on Tuesday, so Americans should only face a delay of one day if relying on the USPS.
Other mail services should be largely unaffected.
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