October 12th is known as Columbus Day.  On Columbus Day, the majority of stores, restaurants, malls, and shopping centers are open. However, they might have fewer or shorter hours of operation due to the holidays.

Columbus Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492, in the New World.

BANKS are CLOSED on Columbus Day.

BARS and CLUBS are OPEN on Columbus Day.

BIG BOX STORES are OPEN on Columbus Day.

CASUAL RESTAURANTS are OPEN on Columbus Day.

CONVENIENCE STORES are OPEN on Columbus Day. Many locations are open 24 hours, even on holidays.

FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS are OPEN on Columbus Day.

GROCERY STORES are OPEN on Columbus Day.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES are CLOSED on Columbus Day. Nearly all federal, state, county, and city agencies are closed on October 12th.

LIQUOR STORES may be OPEN or CLOSED on Columbus Day. This depends on which state and/or city you are located in.

MOVIE THEATERS are OPEN on Columbus Day.

PHARMACIES and DRUG STORES are OPEN on Columbus Day. However, the actual pharmacy may be closed or operating reduced hours.

POST OFFICE (USPS) is CLOSED on Columbus Day. There is no mail delivery on June 19th.

SHOPPING MALLS AND MALL ANCHOR STORES are OPEN on Columbus Day.

SCHOOLS are CLOSED on Columbus Day: grade schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, etc.

STOCK MARKET is CLOSED on Columbus Day.

Before leaving the house, it’s a good idea to phone and confirm holiday hours.