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What's Closed on Columbus Day
Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, is Columbus Day. Here's what's closed.
Monday is Columbus Day, a state and federal holiday that commemorates the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus' Oct. 12, 1492, landing in the New World.
In recent times, Columbus Day, which was designated a federal holiday in 1937, has become a day for many to celebrate their Italian-American heritage. For the majority of Americans, it also means a day off from work or school.
Here’s what’s closed on Monday:
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- All federal, state and local city and town offices are closed.
- Most banks are closed.
- Many public libraries are closed.
- All postal offices are closed and mail will not be delivered.
- The DMV is closed. Click here for more information.
- Connecticut Lottery Headquarters in Rocky Hill is closed.
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