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Columbus Day 2017: Here’s What’s Open & What’s Closed
Here is a look at today's closings for Columbus Day in South Jersey, which is a state and federal holiday. The holiday started in 1792 as an Italian-American heritage celebration.
- New Jersey state offices and courts are closed, as well as Motor Vehicle Commission locations.
- Federal offices and courts are all also closed.
- No mail delivery, the post office is closed. UPS and FedEx will be making deliveries
- The stock market is open
- Some banks may be closed, but most should be open
- Schools have the option to close
- NJ Transit is on a regular weekday schedule
- Most trash and recycling will take place as scheduled
- Most stores are open
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