Whether schools are closed on Columbus Day depends on the state and district. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, which means that government entities like the DMV, libraries, and courts are closed. The U.S. Postal Service is also closed, and banks like Bank of America, Citibank, Regions, and Wells Fargo have their branches closed, but Chase and TD Bank are open. However, most schools in the United States are open on Columbus Day.

Some states and local districts do observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day, including in Washington state, New York City, and other areas, especially on the East Coast. For example, the Chicago Board of Education voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day on the school calendar, so Chicago Public Schools do not hold classes on Columbus Day. In contrast, Los Angeles Unified School District schools are open on Columbus Day.

In summary, whether schools are closed on Columbus Day varies by state and district, and most schools in the United States are open on Columbus Day.