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Columbus Day 2013: What's Open, What's Closed

National holiday closes schools, government offices on Monday.

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Monday is Columbus Day, observed as a public holiday in most states, including New York. It is named for explorer Christopher Columbus and has grown into a celebration of Italian-American heritage.

  • All Smithtown students have Monday off at Kings Park Central School District is closed. 

  • The Smithtown and Nesconset branches of the Smithtown Special Library District is closed in observance of the holiday. 

  • On Long Island, all federal, state and local government offices are closed, including the Department of Motor Vehicles and the county courts.

  • Town of Smithtown offices are closed, but many town parks and public facilities are open. 

  • Due to the government closures, Smithtown Animal Shelter is also closed on Monday.

  • There is no U.S. Postal Service delivery and only minimal postal services are available.

  • Some banks are closed, but have the option to stay open.

  • The Long Island Rail Road generally operates on a normal schedule on Columbus Day.

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