Politics & Government

What's Closed in Ledyard on Columbus Day

Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, is Columbus Day. Here's what's closed.

 

Monday is Columbus Day, a state and federal holiday that commemorates the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus' Oct. 12, 1492, landing in the New World.

In recent times, Columbus Day, which was designated a federal holiday in 1937, has become a day for many to celebrate their Italian-American heritage. For the majority of Americans, it also means a day off from work or school.

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Here’s what’s closed on Monday:

  • Ledyard Public Schools are closed.
  • Ledyard Town Hall and municipal buildings are closed.
  • The Bill and Gales Ferry libraries are closed.
  • The post office is closed and mail will not be delivered.
  • Most banks are closed.
  • All federal offices are closed.
  • The DMV is closed. Click here for more information.
  • Connecticut Lottery Headquarters in Rocky Hill is closed.

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