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

ROCKVILLE, 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 Montgomery County:

Government offices

It's a federal holiday, so federal and state government offices are closed, while Montgomery County offices are open.

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.

Transit services

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration will operate the following schedule on Columbus Day:

• Local Bus: Regular Weekday Schedule
• Metro Subway: Regular Weekday Schedule
• Light Rail: Regular Weekday Schedule
• MARC Train: Will operate the "R" weekday schedule on all three lines
• Commuter Bus: No Service (Bus Route 201 will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule)
• Mobility: RegularSchedule. Standing rides/subscription trips will be honored. Customers are urged to contact the Mobility Call Center at 410-764-8181 to cancel a standing ride/subscription trip for Monday, October 10. Mobility Call Center: Regular Hours – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (for next day and future rides)