What's Open, Closed In Bel Air On Columbus Day 2017

BEL AIR, MD - Columbus Day is a federal holiday on Monday, Oct. 9. Observed on the second Monday of October, Columbus Day can be a bit confusing when it comes to knowing what's open and what's closed because despite its designation as a holiday, many still have to work.

In Harford County, for example, the county government will run as usual but some agencies like the courts and libraries will be closed. Offices in the town of Bel Air will be closed, and trash in the town of Bel Air that was to be collected on Monday, Oct. 9, will be picked up instead on Wednesday, Oct. 11.

To help navigate the holiday, Patch has put together a list of Columbus Day closings.

CLOSED

Town of Bel Air municipal government offices; parking meters are free on town holidays.

Harford County Health Department

Harford County Circuit and District courts

Harford County Public Library will be closed (all branches) on Monday, October 9, for staff training.

Post offices

Most banks (call ahead to be sure; Wells Fargo is supposed to be open)

Federal and state government offices

OPEN

Harford Community College

Harford County government

Harford County Public Schools

Harford County Waste Disposal

Tollgate yard trim drop-off facility

Most businesses (call ahead to be sure)

Photo of Main Street Bel Air by Elizabeth Janney.

See Also: Harford County Public School Calendar 2017-18