India, Oct. 11 -- A federal holiday can change more than government office hours, especially for people waiting for packages, planning bank visits or sending important documents. On Monday, October 12, 2026, the United States will observe Columbus Day, while many communities will also mark Indigenous Peoples' Day.

The holiday will affect USPS operations and many bank branches, but private delivery companies and major retailers will follow different schedules.

The US Postal Service will close its post office locations and suspend regular mail delivery for the day. UPS and FedEx, however, are expected to continue pickup and delivery services. Most banks will close their branches, although customers can still access many digital banking se...