Banks and Stock Markets Stay Open While Federal Offices Close on Columbus Day
On Monday, October 12, federal offices and postal services shut for Columbus Day, but major banks and the NYSE and Nasdaq keep trading and branches open.
Key points
- Federal offices and postal services are closed for Columbus Day.
- Bank of America and Wells Fargo keep their branches open.
- The NYSE and Nasdaq maintain regular trading hours.
- The day is also recognized as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
- Financial markets continue to operate normally.
Monday, October 12, 2026, is recognized as Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day across the United States, resulting in the closure of federal offices and postal services.
Major financial institutions such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo keep their physical branch locations open, and the NYSE and the Nasdaq continue with regular trading hours for the day as the stock stock … ...…… … … … … … ……… … … … … …
Your questions, answered
Are banks open on Columbus Day?
Yes, Bank of America and Wells Fargo keep their physical branch locations open on Columbus Day.
Do the NYSE and Nasdaq trade on Columbus Day?
The NYSE and Nasdaq continue with regular trading hours for the day.
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