Sunday, October 7, 2012
Read what's closed in the Radnor Patch area on this federal holiday.
Columbus Day remembers Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World." The voyage was victorious when land was first spotted on Oct. 12, 1492. Because of the holiday, several local offices and banks will be closed for Columbus Day on Monday. What's open on Columbus Day? Check out the list below to see what's closed on this Columbus Day. Do you have or know of a business or service that is open or closed on Monday? Tell us in the comments below.
Columbus Day is on Monday, Oct. 8 this year.
Columbus Day, a nationally recognized federal holiday, falls on Monday, Oct. 8 this year. While it is an opportunity for some to sleep in on a Monday, the holiday itself is also interesting. Columbus Day remembers Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World." The voyage was victorious when land was first spotted on Oct. 12, 1492. The day is also considered a celebration of Italian heritage, as well as a huge shopping day in the U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is responsible for making the holiday a federal one in 1937. What is closed on Columbus Day? Most banks, government offices and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed to observe the holiday. Tell us: What are your plans for…
Columbus Day is on Monday, Oct. 8 this year.
Columbus Day, a nationally recognized federal holiday, falls on Monday, Oct. 8 this year. While it is an opportunity for some to sleep in on a Monday, the holiday itself is also interesting, and a great time to celebrate and shop. Columbus Day remembers Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World." The voyage was victorious when land was first spotted on Oct. 12, 1492. Celebrate Columbus Day by attending one of these events this weekend: Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade When: October 7 at 12 p.m. Where: South Broad Street Narberth Oktoberfest When: October 6 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Narberth Park Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival When: October 7, 2012 Where: Chestnut Hill …
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Read what's open in the Radnor Patch area on this federal holiday.
Columbus Day remembers Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World." The voyage was victorious when land was first spotted on Oct. 12, 1492. While some offices and services closed down for the holiday, many shops and schools do not. Do you have or know of a business or service that is open or closed on Monday? Tell us in the comments below.
Sam Strike
10:38 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
I'm not sure which you are asking about, but I'm finding that most stores are open today, so I would assume the pharmacies are as well, at least the ones located in larger stores. more ›