Seasonal & Holidays
What's Open, Closed in Anne Arundel County on Columbus Day 2017?
Some government offices will be closed but not schools: Here's a rundown of the holiday schedule for key entities in Anne Arundel County.
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Columbus Day is that relatively odd holiday during which some traditional closings are the norm — unless they're not.
Here's a brief rundown of what's open and what's not Monday, Oct. 9, in Anne Arundel County:
Government offices
It's a federal holiday, so federal and state government offices will be closed. County offices and city of Annapolis offices are open. The Annapolis City Council meets at 7 p.m.
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Schools
Oct. 9 is a normal school day for Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
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Garbage collection
There is no change in the normal trash pickup schedule.
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.
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