Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day

Monday is Columbus Day, a federal holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October. It is heralded by a major parade along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan celebrating Italian American heritage.

It is also Indigenous Peoples Day, honoring the continent's first inhabitants, which will be celebrated at the Walt Whitman Birthplace with an event for families today.

For garbage pickup and other municipal services, it's best to check with your town or city.

Here's what's open and closed.

Closed

• Federal, state and local municipal offices are closed, along with the post office.
• The bond markets are closed, although the stock market is open.
• Most banks are closed, but at least two major commercial banks, Chase and TD Bank, are open.
• Most Long Island schools are closed. Check locally for exceptions.

Open

• The vast majority of retailers on Long Island are open today, and many are planning sales.
• New York State Parks, historic sites, and trails are open, on a holiday that often marks a busy weekend for fall foliage.
• The major delivery services, such as Amazon and UPS, are operating normally.