Columbus Day in Barnstable: Schools Closed

BARNSTABLE, MA — Columbus Day is Monday and Barnstable schools will be closed.

Here's a list of what else is open and closed in Barnstable Monday:

• Mail: No mail delivery. Post offices are closed.
• Banks: Most banks are closed. Check with your financial institution to be sure.
• Financial markets: U.S. markets open.
• Government offices: Closed.

Business owners: Leave a comment on this post to let readers know if you're open or closed on Columbus Day Monday.

Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937, celebrating the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World in 1492 and the heritage of Italian-Americans.

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