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Here’s what is open and closed on Columbus Day 2024/Indigenous Peoples Day
Columbus Day, also called Indigenous Peoples Day, may be a federal holiday, but it’s also one of the nation’s most inconsistently celebrated days, according to Pew Research.
Even thoughthe event, which falls annually on the second Monday in October, is one of the nation’s 11 federally recognized holidays, it’s not observed by some businesses, states and institutions, especially amid a push to shift recognition away from explorer Christopher Columbus and instead honor the original inhabitants of North America via Indigenous Peoples Day.
As a result, Columbus Day isn’t as widely marked as it once was. Still, the day remains a federal holiday, meaning that some types of services and businesses will be shuttered on October 14 this year.
Here’s what to know about what is open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.
Is today a federal holiday?
Yes, October 14 is a federal holiday, which means that federal offices will be closed and federal workers have the day off.
Are banks open today on Columbus Day?
Some banks will be closed to commemorate Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, with October 14 counting as a holiday for the Federal Reserve system. Among those that will be closed are Bank of America and Wells Fargo.
Some banks, however, say they will remain open on October 14, including Chase, which says its branches will remain open, and TD Bank.
Is mail delivered on Columbus Day?
No, the U.S. Postal Service observes Columbus Day as a holiday, which means there will be no regular residential or business mail delivery. Its retail branches will also be closed.
However, the USPS says that its Priority Mail Express will still be delivered in some regions for an additional fee.
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?
Yes, the stock market is open on Monday, October 14. The New York Stock Exchange does not observe Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day as a holiday, nor does the Nasdaq.
Is Walmart open today?
Walmart tells CBS MoneyWatch its locations will be open during their regular hours on Columbus Day.
Is Target open on Columbus Day?
Target says its stores will be operating on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day with its regular store business hours, although those hours vary by location. Local hours can be found at Target.com’s “Find a store” feature.
Is Costco open today?
Costco is closed for seven holidays each year, but Columbus Day isn’t one of them, which means the retailer’s doors will be open on October 14.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Columbus Day?
Chick-fil-A’s restaurants are open on October 14, but “they may have limited operating hours,” a spokesperson said. “Please check with your local restaurant for specific hours of operation.”
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FEMA crews forced to relocate amid reported threats from armed militia over hurricane relief efforts
As the nearly 65,000 residents of hard-hit Rutherford County, North Carolina, struggle to clear endless mud and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene, help has hit a roadblock.
Federal Emergency Management Agency crews in North Carolina were forced to relocate due to a reported armed threat against workers, first reported by The Washington Post. Out of an abundance of caution, FEMA said its disaster assistance teams will be stationed at fixed locations instead of going door-to-door, which has been the agency’s common practice in the past.
FEMA said search and rescue efforts are still underway and disaster recovery centers remain open.
The move comes after an email sent by the U.S. Forest Service to federal responders in Rutherford County, alerted them of an apparent standdown after National Guard troops reportedly encountered armed militia saying they were “hunting FEMA.”
Helene made landfall on Sept. 26 as a powerful Category 4 storm near Perry, Florida. It tore through six states, leaving more than 225 people dead, most in North Carolina.
“FEMA continues to support communities impacted by Helene and help survivors apply for assistance. For the safety of our dedicated staff and the disaster survivors we are helping, FEMA has made some operational adjustments. Disaster Recovery Centers will continue to be open as scheduled, survivors continue to register for assistance, and we continue to help the people of North Carolina with their recovery,” FEMA said in a statement to CBS News.
The North Carolina National Guard sent CBS News the following statement, saying, “The NCNG has no reports of our soldiers or airmen encountering any armed militia, any threats and any type of combatants. We are continuing to serve all those counties in need of our assistance.”
False claims have surfaced online including that the federal government planned to halt search and rescue efforts in order to seize and bulldoze Chimney Roc and that victims were only receiving $750 in aid. Many of the conspiracy theories have prompted FEMA to create a page on its site discrediting rumors and false information about its response to Hurricane Helene.
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly spread misinformation, suggesting FEMA money for hurricane victims was diverted and given to migrants. Although FEMA does sometimes provide aid to immigrants, the source of funding is separate from disaster relief.
“We have individuals in need of assistance who are entitled to assistance who aren’t seeking it because of the false information,” Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Sunday.
Last week, President Biden addressed false claims, including one that said the government can control the weather, promoted by some Republican politicians.
“Marjorie Taylor Greene, the congresswoman from Georgia, is now saying the federal government is literally controlling the weather, we’re controlling the weather. It’s beyond ridiculous. It’s so stupid, it’s got to stop,” Mr. Biden said in his remarks from the White House.
Over the weekend, Mr. Biden visited Florida for a second time in just over the week to tour the storm damage after Hurricane Milton slammed the Gulf Coast of the Sunshine State as a Category 3 storm. On Sunday, the president announced $600 million in aid for areas impacted by Helene and Milton.
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