Columbus Day means a pause in mail delivery, but students across much of central Ohio still have a school day ahead.
The federal holiday falls Oct. 12 this year. While several local school districts are holding classes, some charter schools are closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Here’s what to know about school schedules, banking and local services.
Are schools closed on Columbus Day in central Ohio?
Columbus Day does not automatically mean a day off for Ohio students. State law allows local boards of education to dismiss schools for the holiday, leaving the decision to each district.
Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Olentangy, Hilliard and South-Western schools are open Oct. 12.
Several districts
have student days off later in the week. Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Worthington, Upper Arlington and Olentangy calendars list no classes for students Oct. 16, for staff work, professional development or conference-related scheduling.
Which Columbus schools are closed Oct. 12?
- Columbus Bilingual Central
- Columbus Bilingual Academy North
- Columbus Bilingual West
- Franklin Learning Academy
- South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services calendar also lists no school Oct. 12 for Indigenous Peoples Day.
Is there mail on Columbus Day?
U.S. Postal Service post offices are closed Oct. 12, and regular mail delivery pauses for the holiday.
Regular delivery and retail services resume Oct. 13. Customers can still access online postal services, and some locations have self-service kiosks.
Are banks open on Columbus Day?
Bank schedules vary.
Huntington is open for normal business hours, although transaction posting is delayed until Oct. 13 because of federal closures.
Chase branches also are open. The bank treats Columbus Day as a holiday for online transaction processing, and deposits made through QuickDeposit on the holiday post the next business day.
Customers should check their bank’s holiday schedule and branch hours before visiting.
Will Columbus collect trash on Columbus Day?
Columbus will not collect trash Oct. 12, when the city observes Indigenous Peoples Day.
Color-coded routes rotate forward one day. Residents without a collection color have trash pickup delayed one day during the holiday week.
Recycling and yard waste remain on their regular schedules. Residents should put those materials out Monday if it is their scheduled collection day.
Grove City’s trash and recycling collection are not delayed.
Which local government offices are closed?
Columbus Public Service offices, including the Parking Violations Bureau and Right-of-Way Permits Office, are closed Oct. 12.
In Grove City, closures include administration, Parks & Service offices, Mayor’s Court, the Evans Center and Welcome Center & Museum.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, State Board of Education and State Employment Relations Board also announce Oct. 12 closures.
Do you have to pay Columbus parking meters on Columbus Day?
Columbus will not enforce payment at city parking meters and kiosks Oct. 12.
Other posted parking restrictions, including rush-hour, loading, accessible parking and residential permit rules, remain in effect.
Trending reporter Amani Bayo can be reached at abayo@dispatch.com.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Are schools closed on Columbus Day? What to know in central Ohio
