India, Oct. 6 -- As two big US banks -- Bank of America and Wells Fargo -- will close for a full day in a few days, customers are advised to make plans in advance. These banks are among major financial organizations that will close on October 13 in honor of Columbus Day.

The second Monday in October is designated as Columbus Day, a federal holiday. It was established in 1968 to commemorate the day Christopher Columbus landed in the US.

In several states and cities, that date is also recognised as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

State and federal courts, libraries, public schools, post offices, and banks are just a few of the government services that will be shut down.

On October 13, federal employees will have a paid day off, and mail delive...