If you have errandsto run in Georgiatoday, you may want to check the schedulebefore heading out.
Monday, Oct. 12, is Columbus Day, a federal holiday that is also observed as a state holiday in Georgia. Georgia's official 2026 holiday schedule lists Columbus Day as a day when the state Capitol and state agencies will be closed.
That means some of the places you normally visit on a Monday will have different hours or will be closed altogether.
Here's what Georgia residents should know.
What's open and closed in Georgia today?
- Georgia state offices: Closed. Georgia observes Columbus Day as a state holiday, meaning the state Capitol and state agencies are closed Monday.
- Georgia Department of Labor: All GDOL offices are closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 13. Online unemployment services remain available.
- Georgia Department of Revenue offices: Closed Monday for the state holiday and will reopen Tuesday.
- County tag offices: Georgia's Department of Revenue lists Oct. 12 as a state holiday, but residents should check their individual county tag office before making a trip.
- Post offices: Closed. USPS says all Post Office locations will be closed Monday, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- Banks: Many bank branches are closed because Columbus Day is a Federal Reserve holiday. Wells Fargo, for example, lists its branches as closed Monday. Chase is an exception and says its branches will be open, although some transactions are affected by the Federal Reserve holiday. TD Bank also lists its stores as open Monday.
- ATMs and online banking: Generally available even when bank branches are closed, although some transactions or deposits may not process until the next business day.
- Stock market: U.S. stock markets remain open Monday. The Federal Reserve, however, observes Columbus Day as a holiday.
- Target: Stores are open. However, individual store hours can vary.
- Costco: Columbus Day is not among Costco's listed U.S. warehouse closure holidays, though shoppers should check their individual warehouse for hours.
Will mail be delivered today?
No.
USPS says there will be no regular mail delivery Monday, Oct. 12, because of the holiday. Post offices will also be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services resume Tuesday.
Some self-service options remain available at select Post Office locations, including
certain kiosks, according to USPS.
Are Georgia government offices closed?
Yes.
Georgia officially observes Columbus Day as a state holiday in 2026. The state's holiday schedule says the Capitol and state agencies will be closed Monday, Oct. 12.
Residents planning to visit a state agency, Department of Revenue office or other state-run service should plan for Tuesday instead.
Local government schedules can vary, so residents should check with their individual city or county before visiting a local office.
What about stores and restaurants?
Most major retailers and restaurants are expected to operate on their normal Monday schedules because Columbus Day does not function as a widespread retail shutdown.
However, hours can vary by location, particularly for pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants and businesses inside larger stores.
It's a good idea to check the individual location before heading out.
Why is Columbus Day a holiday?
Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of October. It is a federal holiday, and Georgia includes it on its official list of state holidays.
For Georgians, the biggest practical difference today is that state offices and post offices are closed, while many stores and some banks remain open.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia, covering food and entertainment. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Are banks closed today? What to know in Georgia for Columbus Day
