https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/map-shows-how-states-mark-columbus-day-as-trump-vows-to-protect-holidayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/map-shows-how-states-mark-columbus-day-as-trump-vows-to-protect-holidayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/map-shows-how-states-mark-columbus-day-as-trump-vows-to-protect-holiday#u123214Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:31:06 +0000States continue to observe Columbus Day with closures affecting postal delivery, schools, and financial markets, while political debate surrounds the holiday. President Trump has vowed to protect the federal holiday, highlighting ongoing cultural and political divisions over how different regions mark the day versus Indigenous Peoples Day. Geographic mapping highlights the contrasting approaches taken by various states toward celebrating the federal holiday. Federal offices and the United States Postal Service observe the holiday with closures, while commercial operations experience varied sch