Are schools open on columbus day?

Each of these places are pretty black-and-white as to whether they will be open or closed on Columbus Day. Schools, however, are a bit trickier to figure out. read more

Columbus day is a public holiday in many parts of the United states, but is not a day off in some states. Some government offices are closed because Columbus Day is still a federal government holiday. The day is a legal observance in states like Florida. read more

Almost all schools are open on Columbus Day. Shelby County Schools will have a half day for teachers but be closed for students. Shelby County Schools will have a half day for teachers but be closed for students. read more

As a general rule of thumb, however, schools on the East Coast close in observance of Columbus Day and most schools on the West Coast remain open. It is still a gamble though. Some states on the East Coast plan to keep their schools open while others will close. read more

Columbus day is a public holiday in many parts of the United states, but is not a day off in some states. Some government offices are closed because Columbus Day is still a federal government holiday. read more

A 06 October 2007 photo shows the statue of Christopher Columbus at Columbus Circle in front of Union Station in Washington, DC. The statue was dedicated to Columbus 08 June 1912. Every year since 1934, people in the United States have celebrated the day in October 1492 when Christopher Columbus "discovered" America. read more