Columbus Day 2017: What's Open And Closed In Palatine?

PALATINE, IL — Observed on the second Monday of October, Columbus Day is a federal holiday can be a bit confusing when it comes to what's open and what's closed on that day. Adding to the confusion is that many people aren't off work for the holiday, and it can leave them wondering if other places around the village will be in the same situation.

With that in mind, Patch has put together a list on the Columbus Day status of some of the prominent institutions and services in Palatine.

This year, the holiday also will have a few special events in the area for people to check out. Chicago's Columbus Day Parade will celebrate its 65th anniversary, starting at 1 p.m. Later in the afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will play host to Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, and in the evening, rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky will make his first start as the Chicago Bears face the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on "Monday Night Football." (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest Palatine news. And iPhone users: Check out Patch's new app.)

RELATED: Chicago Columbus Day Parade 2017: When And How To Watch The Event

Here's a look at how Columbus Day will affect some of the institutions and services around Palatine:

Schools: No classes for District 15 and District 211 schools.

Palatine Village Government: Village offices will be closed. County, state and federal government offices will be closed, too.

Palatine Public Library: The library will be open.

Postal Service: No mail delivery, and all post offices will be closed.

Trash Pickup: It will run as scheduled if Monday is your normal garbage pickup day.

Banks: Most financial institutions will be closed. Call ahead to be sure.

CTA and Metra: Trains and buses for the transportation agencies will be running on normal schedules.

Retailers, Restaurants, Bars and Other Businesses: Most will be open, but check hours ahead of time.

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