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Columbus Day in East Brunswick

What's open and what isn't on Columbus Day.

Columbus Day, a nationally recognized federal holiday, falls on Monday, Oct. 14 this year. While it is an opportunity for some to sleep in on a Monday, the holiday itself is also interesting, and a great time to celebrate and shop.

Columbus Day remembers Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World." The voyage was victorious when land was first spotted on Oct. 12, 1492.

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It is both a state and federal holiday.

Local government offices are closed in East Brunswick and there will be no collection of solid waste, however there will be recycling pickup. Solid waste collection will resume on Tuesday. 

In addition:

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♦ State, local government and courts will be closed.

♦ Banks have the option to open.

♦ Post offices are closed. There will be no regular mail delivery.

♦ All financial and stock markets are open.

♦ NJ Transit and light rails will operate on a normal weekday schedule. 

The day is also considered a celebration of Italian heritage, as well as a huge shopping day in the U.S. 

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is responsible for making the holiday a federal one in 1937.

What is closed on Columbus Day? Most banks, government offices and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed to observe the holiday.

Tell us: What are your plans for Columbus Day? Shopping? Relaxation? Celebration?


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