Do police get Columbus Day off?

Columbus Day belongs in a category that might be considered second-tier holidays, in which a sizable portion of employees get the day off, but the majority of us are expected to work like normal. Of all these days, Columbus Day gets the least respect. read more

Only if it's their normal day off or they took a personal day. This is the case for every holiday not just Columbus Day. Police officers, firemen, emergency room personnel, and many others have jobs that require 24/7 coverage. This means that although you may receive holiday pay, if it's your normal schedule then you work. read more

Every October, grateful Americans get a day off work to, ostensively, celebrate the life of explorer Christopher Columbus. The explorer was originally credited with discovering America, but centuries of research have roundly debunked this claim. read more