Are Fort Worth grocery stores open on Columbus Day? What about banks? What to know

Despite Columbus Day being a federal holiday, many businesses are remaining open in Fort Worth.

Columbus Day was founded by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s discovery of America. According to the Library of Congress, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt designated Columbus Day as a national holiday in 1934 .

The holiday is recognized on the second Monday in October every year.

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After decades of advocacy from tribal groups for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, President Joe Biden recognized the day in 2021. Every year since, Indigenous Peoples’ Day has been recognized by the Biden administration on the same day as Columbus Day.

Here’s a list of what’s open and closed for the holiday:

Are City of Fort Worth offices open on Columbus Day?

Yes, the City of Fort Worth offices are open on Columbus Day.

City trash services are also operating on normal schedule on Columbus Day.

Is the post office open on Columbus Day?

No, post offices are closed on Columbus Day.

Since the U.S. Postal Service is part of the federal government, it recognizes the holiday.

Are banks open on Columbus Day?

It depends on the bank.

Bank of America and Wells Fargo are both closed for Columbus Day. Chase Bank will be open on Columbus Day.

Are liquor stores open on Columbus Day?

Yes, liquor stores are open in Texas on Columbus Day.

Liquor stores are required by state law to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Are grocery stores open on Columbus Day?

Yes, most grocery stores are open on Columbus Day.