California doesn't observe Columbus Day, but there will still be Oct. 13 closures

"Columbus Day, which this year falls on Monday, Oct. 13, is a federal holiday but not an official California holiday. Since 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a yearly proclamation recognizing the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples' Day, but it is not on the calendar of holidays for which state employees get paid time off. The holiday's split status has these implications for closures:"

"The U.S. Postal Service will close post offices for the day and won't deliver mail, except for Priority Mail Express. Lobby kiosks will remain operating. Federal offices and courts will be closed. State offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, will be open. Some county and city offices will be closed where local governments observe the holiday. Most public schools in California will be open, but some districts including in Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco have declared a no-school holiday for Indigenous Peoples' Day."

Columbus Day on Oct. 13 is a federal holiday but not an official paid California state holiday. Since 2019, the governor has proclaimed the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day without adding it to the paid state holiday calendar. Banks will be closed under federal law; online and ATM transactions may not post until the next business day. The U.S. Postal Service will close post offices and halt most delivery except Priority Mail Express, though lobby kiosks will operate. Federal offices and courts will be closed while state offices, including the DMV, remain open. Most schools and transit services will follow normal schedules, with some local government offices and select school districts observing closures.

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