What's Closed on Columbus Day

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.

In Berlin

All Town departments will be closed on Monday, October 8, in observance of Columbus Day.

The normal trash/recycling schedule will apply.

Here’s what’s closed on Monday:

• All federal, state and local city and town offices are closed.
• Most banks are closed.
• Schools 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.