What's Open/Closed on Columbus Day?

Declared a federal holiday in 1937 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Columbus Day means several closures and cancellations for services and programs across town.

Closed:

• Walpole Town Hall is closed on Monday.
• Walpole Public Schools are closed as well as the Norfolk County Agricultural School. Any events regularly scheduled on that day are canceled.
• Federal offices and agencies are also closed for the holiday, as are some banks and financial institutions. However, many banks, as well as the stock markets in New York remain open today.
• Post offices are closed for Columbus Day and there will be no mail delivery.
• The Walpole Public Library will be closed.

Open:

• Retail Stores
• Supermarkets
• Restaurants
• Convenience stores
• Bars/Taverns
• Gyms/Health Clubs
• Call ahead before heading to any of the above establishments to confirm they are open. Many retail stores or gyms/health clubs may be operating on a Sunday schedule or with limited hours.

About the Day
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. 

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

Know of any other closures in town? Let us know in the comments section!