Indiana
What government office are closed in Indiana for Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day?
Dancers perform during the Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration
Dancers perform an intertribal dance with a mix of styles during the Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration held at 4th Street Live.
Sam Upshaw Jr., Louisville Courier Journal
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day both fall on Monday, Oct. 14, this year. Whatever you call it, it means some offices might be closed today.
Here’s a look at which services you might have to wait for until Tuesday.
Are federal and state government offices open Columbus Day?
All federal and state offices in Indiana will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14. Indy’s City-County offices also will be closed for Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day.
Will the post office be open Columbus Day?
The United States Postal Service will be closed Columbus Day. No mail will be delivered.
FedEx Ground Economy and FedEx Express will operate on modified hours, while all other services will be open. UPS delivery and pickup services will be open on Monday, Oct. 14, however, UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations deliveries will require an additional business day in transit.
Is the BMV closed on Columbus Day?
Yes. Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed from Saturday, Oct. 12 through Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. To find a 24-hour BMV Connect kiosk near you, to make an online transaction or for a complete list of BMV branch locations and hours, visit IN.gov/BMV.
Will banks be open on Columbus Day?
Most banks will be closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Will supermarkets or big stores close on Columbus Day?
Hoosiers will still be able to shop at most supermarkets, such as Kroger, Meijer, and Aldi, which will remain open. That includes other major retailers like Target, Walmart, and CVS. Check each store’s website for a list of locations and hours.
Will the stock market be open on Columbus Day?
The stock market will be open on Monday, but the bond market will be closed.
When is Columbus Day 2024?
Monday, Oct. 14, is the date Columbus Day will be observed in 2024.
When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024?
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also Monday, Oct. 14.
Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day is one of 11 federal holidays still recognized by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Some argue it celebrates Italian American heritage, while others say it glorifies an exploration that led to the genocide of native peoples.
“To have had American colonialism looked at throughout history as not being a problem and celebrated as a good thing is deeply problematic to any of us who live in a (Native-American) community or reservation,” Scott Stevens, the director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program at Syracuse University, previously told USA TODAY.
What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Last year, the Biden administration issued a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day for the third year in a row. The commemoration of Native American history and culture is now federally recognized alongside Columbus Day.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day isn’t a recent invention. South Dakota was the first state to recognize it in 1989, and the California cities of Berkeley and Santa Cruz followed suit.
Approximately 29 states and Washington, D.C. do not celebrate Columbus Day. About 216 cities have renamed it or replaced it with Indigenous Peoples Day, according to renamecolumbusday.org. Some states recognize Indigenous Peoples Day via proclamation, while others treat it as an official holiday.
Is Columbus Day always on a Monday?
Yes. The observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day is always on the second Monday of October.
Indiana
Federal legislation that Braun calls ‘crazy’ is aimed at Bears and Indiana – Indianapolis Business Journal
Indiana
Record warmth followed by strong storms tonight | March 26, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH-TV) – Strong thunderstorms likely later this evening with all severe weather threats possible. It is going to be warm and windy with record highs today. Much cooler air works into Indiana for the end of the week.
TODAY: Partly cloudy conditions later this afternoon with warm and breezy conditions. It is going to be a beautiful and summer-like day across parts of Indiana. We will look for high temperatures to climb into the lower eighties which will set a new daily high record. The record for today is 80 set back in 1907. Winds will be gusty out of the southwest near 20 to 30 mph.
TONIGHT: A cold front approaches the state bringing a really good chance of strong to severe thunderstorms. A few thunderstorms may develop out ahead of the main line and some of those thunderstorms could contain some large hail along with a tornado risk as well. We are under a level 3 risk of strong storms out of a level 5. So there is confidence that a lot of these storms could reach severe criteria. Threats would be damaging winds and large hail. The tornado risk is low across parts of Indianapolis but it is not zero. A slightly higher risk of tornadic activity is possible in northern sections of Indiana.
Heavy rainfall could also lead to some flooding in parts of the state. Areas may see anywhere between 1 to 3 inches of rainfall.
Best timing on the thunderstorm activity will be anytime after 8:00 p.m. and lasting until Friday morning around 4.
TOMORROW: A few early morning rain showers will be possible on Friday. The main weather story is that it will be much cooler. High temperatures will climb around 49 which is below our normal high of 56. Winds switch direction out of the northeast and it will be a bit breezy at times as well. Low temperatures late Friday night into Saturday morning will drop into the upper twenties.
7 DAY EXTENDED FORECAST: A chilly start early Saturday morning but we will see lots of sunshine for the afternoon. High temperatures will climb around 52 for the afternoon.
Cloud cover returns on Sunday but it will be dry for the most part. Look for high temperatures to climb into the lower 60s.
Warmer next week with temperatures reaching the low and even middle and upper 70s by the middle part of the week. A dry start on Monday with some scattered showers possible on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Indiana
IU national championship picture displayed at IND airport
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana University is making sure all the visitors in town for the Final Four don’t forget who won the football national championship.
A photo of former IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza and wide receiver Charlie Becker is displayed at the Indianapolis International Airport when visitors arrive and go to baggage claim.
IU football won its first national championship in program history in the 2025 season, defeating Miami in the national championship game. The Hoosiers completed the season with an undefeated, 16-0 record.
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first IU player to win the prestigious award.
Mendoza threw for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns last season. He is projected to be the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Becker had 34 catches for 679 yards and four touchdowns last season.
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