Columbus Day 2016: What's Open, What's Closed

Columbus Day is when we celebrate Columbus’ 1492 landing in the new world. According to History.com, it didn’t become a federal holiday until 1937.

Unlike other federal holidays, like Memorial Day, what’s open and what’s closed isn’t so clear cut.

For example, schools are closed, but libraries are open. Government offices are closed, but not all banks.

Here’s a list of what’s open and closed on the holiday.

• Transit: Metra will run on a normal schedule, as will the CTA
• Municipal, State, Federal Offices: Closed
• Schools: Closed
• Libraries: Open
• Banks: Some banks will be closed and some will open. Call ahead.
• Mail: United States Post Office is closed
• Supermarkets: Open
• Convenience Stores: Open
• Retail Stores: Open
• Restaurants, Bars: Open
• Liquor Stores: Open

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