COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Day, a federal holiday in observance of Christopher Columbus, occurs annually on the second Monday of October.

In 2025, Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 13. And locally, the day is recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day in the city of Columbus. Most stores and restaurants in central Ohio will be open. However, various services could be affected, including mail and package delivery, trash collection, public transportation, library services, and government offices.

Find out what to expect on Columbus Day with the list below.

Will mail and packages be delivered on Columbus Day?

FedEx FedEx will operate with modified service. FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Logistics will all be open on Columbus Day.

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