A number of government offices and public services will be closed today, Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day, which is also recognized federally as Indigenous Peoples’ Day by some communities.

All Chattooga County government offices and Chattooga County Transit services will be closed today. However, the Chattooga County Transfer Station and county dump sites will remain open and operate on their regular schedules.

County offices and Transit services will resume normal operations Tuesday, October 13.

Georgia state government offices, including the Georgia Department of Labor, will also be closed for the holiday. Regular state office operations are expected to resume Tuesday.

Federal government offices will be closed, and the United States Postal Service will not provide regular mail delivery. Post office retail counters will also be closed, although certain self-service and online postal services will remain available.

Most banks will be closed in observance of the federal banking holiday, although customers may continue using ATMs, online banking and mobile banking services. Some bank branches may operate under different schedules.

The holiday is also observed by the Federal Reserve, meaning certain banking transactions, including some electronic transfers, may not be processed until the next business day.

Residents needing county government services or public transportation should plan accordingly, with normal operations resuming Tuesday.