Columbus Day marks Christopher Columbus’s discovery of the Americas in 1492. It is observed on the second Monday of October.
Here is a brief rundown of what is open and closed Monday in the Lehigh Valley.
Federal government: All federal government office and courts are closed.
State, county, local government: State offices in Pennsylvania are closed.
Municipal offices: Check with individual municipalities for status.
U.S. Postal Service: No mail delivery Monday, resumes Tuesday. Both UPS and FedEx are open on the holiday.
Department of Motor Vehicles: Drivers license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg will be closed Saturday through Monday. Customers can still obtain products and services on the website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
Financial markets: The New York Stock Exchange is open on Columbus Day. Most banks are closed, check with individual financial institutes.
LANTA: Regular service. Route and schedule details are available at www.lantabus.com
Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores: Many stores will be open at their normal Monday opening hours. Check www.FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com for individual store hours.
Schools: Most schools are closed Monday.
Libraries: Check with your local library for hours.
Major retailers: Many major retailers will be open.
Grocery stores: Grocery stores in the area will be open.
Trash pickup: Check with your municipality or your trash hauler.