Monday, October 13 has the unique distinction of being the day two holidays are celebrated– Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. And like every year, questions swirl around Columbus Day 2025, especially among investors: is the stock market open or closed on Columbus Day?

Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday in October, has been a federal holiday since 1892 and is celebrated across the country with parades that highlight Italian-American heritage and pride, according to the Smithsonian Magazine.

Is the stock market closed on Columbus Day?

The answer is No. In the United States, Columbus Day is a federal holiday, meaning the federal government and many institutional services close. However, US stock markets remain functional on this holiday as US exchanges have their own calendar.

Monday, October 13 will be a regular business day for United States stock markets, as markets will not close in observance of Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day. The US bond market, however, will be closed, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.

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When was the US stock market closed last time?

After years of backlash over Christopher Columbus’ mistreatment of Native Americans, former President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021, observed on the same date as Columbus Day. Though it is not a federal holiday, several states and cities officially recognize it.

After closing for Labor Day on September 1, it will be business as usual on Wall Street until late November, as the next scheduled stock market closure is on Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.

United States stock market 2025 holiday schedule

Markets will be closed for the following holidays:

Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 27

Christmas: Thursday, Dec. 25

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What's open and closed on October 13?

Are banks, post offices, and shipping services open on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day?

All post offices will be closed for retail transactions, and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Monday, Oct. 13, according to the U.S. Postal Service's website. Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays.

Branches of major banks — including Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase — will be closed on Oct. 13, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. However, Capital One Cafes will remain open.

Shipping services will operate as usual, with UPS confirming that pickup, delivery, and UPS Store locations will remain open on Oct. 13, according to its website. FedEx also stated that its pickup, delivery, and FedEx Office locations will be open that day.

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Are government buildings and courts closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day?

Most federal and state government offices, including courts, will be closed on Oct. 13 since Columbus Day is a federal holiday.

Are grocery stores, restaurants, and retail stores open?

Yes, most grocery stores, restaurants, and retail stores should be open their regular hours on Oct. 13; however, it is best to confirm with your local store before heading out the door.