According to the search results, Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States, and it is observed on the second Monday of October each year. In 2023, Columbus Day falls on October 9th. Some states and cities celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day to acknowledge the mistreatment and enslavement of Indigenous people.

Here is a list of what businesses are open and closed on Columbus Day 2023:

Banks

• Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank branches will be closed.
• Chase Bank and TD Bank will be open.
• Most banks will be closed.

Post Offices

• The United States Postal Service will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery.
• FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy have modified services for Columbus Day, but all other deliveries are normal.
• UPS pickup and delivery services are available. However, expect a one-day delay in UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries due to the Federal (USPS) holiday.

Retail

• Most big box retailers, such as Target and Walmart, will be open.
• All major retail stores and malls should be open, along with most shopping centers[[5]](https://www.nj.com/business/2023/10...