Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is a federal holiday observed in October. Federal offices, banks, and the USPS will be closed, though some private delivery services will operate.

More federally operated attractions in Washington, such as the Smithsonian museums will close if the shutdown continues.

For the first time in six years, the U.S. government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. A shutdown doesn’t mean all government operations cease.

Monday, Oct. 13 marks both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Here's what to know about whether banks and post offices ...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, also known as Columbus Day, happens every October on the second Monday of the month. Who gets a day off on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day? What’s open, and what’s closed ...