Monday, Oct. 9 is a national holiday called Columbus Day. But in Michigan, it's also Indigenous Peoples' Day. There are 12 federally recognized tribes in Michigan.
10:45 AM EDT October 9, 2023Indigenous Peoples DayThe federal holiday itself is for Columbus Day. But as attention has shifted to Columbus' life and the alleged cruel behavior toward native people who lived in the land that would later become the United States, several states have backtracked on celebrating Columbus Day. Instead, they created a new holiday on the same day that honors those native people.
While the federal government recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day, it isn't listed as a federal holiday. Last week, several U.S. lawmakers announced they hadAs a federal holiday, several important offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. As a Federal Reserve bank holiday, most banks will be closed. US Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citibank branches will be closed while Chase Bank and TD Bank will be open.
You can still utilize online banking and ATM services. As always, be sure to check with local branches for hours on specific locations. Is the post office closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day? UPS and FedEx locations will be open on Monday, but some services may experience a delay due to the holiday.State and local government offices
No matter which day your state celebrates, Oct. 9 is considered a state holiday as well, meaning state offices will also be closed. That includes things like DMVs. Some local municipalities may remain open, or may have some offices open in a limited capacity. Check with your local government offices first to make sure they're open, or head over on Tuesday instead. Major retailers, including national stores such as Target and Walmart, will be open on Monday when communities mark Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day. Grocery stores and pharmacies, like Safeway or CVS, will also be open.
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