Monday, October 13, 2025, will be an interesting day — it’s not just one holiday, but two. Both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day will be celebrated nationwide, which might have you wondering: Will my packages still reach me? Or can I mail it at the post office?
Before you grab your car keys and race to the post office or shipping warehouse down the street, here’s the scoop on what’s open and closed on this two-holiday Monday.
Two Holidays, One Monday
Columbus Day has existed for longer than a century, an officially recognised federal holiday since 1892. It traditionally honours Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas and remembers Italian-American heritage. Many cities celebrate with parades and local events.
But in the past few years, Indigenous Peoples’ Day has also become a national holiday. After decades of pushing back against Columbus’s treatment of Native Americans, President Joe Biden signed the first proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021, giving the day new meaning.
Even though Columbus Day still remains a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is being celebrated by several states and cities — so you might see different observances depending on what state and city you’re located in, or perhaps even both simultaneously.
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Is the Post Office Closed on Columbus Day 2025?
If you’re planning to send a birthday card, return a package, or grab stamps on Monday, October 13, you’ll have to wait a day. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will be closed nationwide for the holiday.
That means:
- No retail services at post office counters
- No regular residential or business mail delivery
But not all services are being shut down. If you do have something that’s truly an emergency, Priority Mail Express — the USPS’s quickest rate of service — will be operating because it operates 365 days a year, federal holidays included.
Your regular mail carrier won’t be out delivering, but your Express package will get there.
What about UPS deliveries?
Good news if you’re anticipating a brown truck delivery! UPS will be running business as usual on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Both pick-up and delivery services will take place on Monday, October 13. And UPS Store locations — where you can drop off returns, ship packages, or pick up supplies — will be open too.
So if you need to get something shipped out in a hurry, UPS is a guarantee for the day.
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Is FedEx operating on Columbus Day?
FedEx isn’t resting on October 13 either. As the company says, pickup and delivery services will be operational, as well as FedEx Office stores.
That is good news because it indicates that you can still send, receive, or print your documents and packages without any breaks — even while government offices are closed.
What about Amazon deliveries?
Although not officially a federal holiday, Amazon generally remains open during most holidays — and Columbus Day is no different. Most Amazon deliveries will go through as planned, depending on local routes and availability.
Amazon Prime members, your packages will still arrive as expected, although some areas may see slight delays if USPS is originally handling last-mile delivery.
Quick Recap
Here’s a brief rundown for Columbus Day 2025, Monday, October 13:
Service
Open or Closed?
Details
USPS
Closed
No regular mail; only Priority Mail Express in service
UPS
Open
Pickup, delivery, and UPS Stores all available
FedEx
Open
Pickup, delivery, and FedEx Office are all available
Amazon
Mostly open
Deliveries usually continue
Banks
Closed
Large banks like Wells Fargo, Chase, and Citibank closed
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The Bottom Line
If you have on your list mailing letters or a post office run, you’ll have to wait until Tuesday. But if you’re expecting an important package from Amazon, FedEx, or UPS, you can relax — those packages are still arriving.
So take in the parades, show respect to both traditions in your own manner, and maybe take the day off, fretting about your mailbox. After all, even mail carriers deserve a holiday.
