Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day: What’s Open and Closed

The U.S. stock markets (NYSE and Nasdaq) will be open on Columbus Day, but bond markets and OTC operations will be closed. International markets will remain open, and most banks and post offices will be closed, though ATMs and online banking will be available. The holiday has minimal impact on market performance, with October historically showing mixed results. Columbus Day commemorates explorer Christopher Columbus, though it is increasingly recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in some regions.