The holiday of Columbus Day, which this year is celebrated onuneOctober 13th 2025, generates various changes in public and private services in Miami and the rest of Florida. Although this date is a federal holiday, it also coincides with the Indigenous Peoples' DayThis day is recognized by numerous states and cities across the country.
For this reason, it's important for Florida residents to know which services will remain open. They should also know which ones will be closed during this time.
Offices, banks and postal services closed for the holiday
First, government offices will be largely closed. This includes federal offices, courts, and agencies like the IRS, as well as Florida state offices.
At the local level, Miami-Dade County will suspend activities at its libraries, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Pet Adoption and Protection Center.
These closures primarily affect those who need to complete in-person procedures or business transactions, so it's recommended to use online services or wait until Tuesday the 14th.
As for banks, most will remain closed. These include institutions such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, PNC, Truist, and Capital One. Only TD Bank and some Chase Bank branches will be open. However, electronic transactions may be delayed until the next business day.
Regarding postal services, the USPS will not be making regular deliveries. FedEx will be operating with modified service, and UPS will be operating normally. This means that those expecting packages or mail should check the type of service they have purchased to avoid delays.
Schools also vary by district: Miami-Dade will hold classes as normal, but Broward will suspend academic activities for a day of teacher planning.
Which businesses and schools will be open in Florida?
Finally, Florida supermarkets, stores, and restaurants, including Walmart, Target, Costco, CVS, Walgreens, Trader Joe's, Aldi, McDonald's, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Chili's, will be open, though some may operate with reduced hours.
That is, although Columbus Day is a day of rest for many states, commercial life and essential services will continue to operate in much of the state. Planning ahead is key to avoiding setbacks.