Monday marks Columbus Day, which celebrates the date Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas from Europe in 1492. While the holiday has sparked controversy due to the impacts of colonialism,

Here is what you need to know regarding post office hours, mail delivery and FedEx and UPS delivery on Columbus Day 2024

Since only some businesses observe Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is it possible to send mail? Although Monday, October 14, 2024, is widely considered a federal holiday, some businesses are still open — even the stock market.

Monday, Oct. 14, marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day, a holiday that many states and cities now recognize as Indigenous Peoples Day and Italian Heritage Day. New York City has recognized the day as Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day since 2021 — much to the chagrin of a small group of City Council members who make

Columbus Day started out in 1792 as an Italian-American holiday, later to be declared a national holiday by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The holiday is meant to honor Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and commemorate his arrival in the Americas.

The first Columbus Day celebration in the U.S. took place in 1792, when a group of leaders in New York held an event to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the explorer’s histo

The annual holiday gives some kids a day off from school but doesn't affect most grocery stores and other retailers.

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day both fall on Monday, Oct. 14, this year. Whatever you call it, it means some offices might be closed today. Here's a look at which services you might have to wait for until Tuesday.