What's Open, Closed in Anne Arundel County on Columbus Day 2016?

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Columbus Day is that relatively odd holiday during which most traditional closings are the norm — unless they're not.

Here's a brief rundown of what's open and what's not Monday in Anne Arundel County:

Government offices

It's a federal holiday, so federal, state and county government offices will be closed.

Schools

Oct. 10 is a normal school day for Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Post offices

The day is a holiday for postal workers, so don’t expect mail delivery and your local post office is closed.

Banks

Most banks are closed for Columbus Day, with a few exceptions, including Wells Fargo and TD Bank.

Grocery and retail stores

Major grocery store chains will operate normal hours on Monday, as will retailers like Target and Walmart.