Photo: Indigenous People’s Day in Monday, Oct. 9 at 2023

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated annually on the second Monday of October – this year Oct. 9 – is a new federal holiday observed by the Town of Belmont to celebrate Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures.

Curb side trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day due to the holiday.

What’s Closed:

• Belmont Town offices, Belmont Public Library, and Belmont Light are closed.
• The US Postal Service will not deliver mail, and post offices are closed.
• Most banks, although branches will be open in some supermarkets.

What’s Opened:

• Retail stores
• Coffee shops
• Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts
• Supermarkets and convenience stores
• Establishments that sell beer and wine are also allowed to be open.

MBTA: Holidays such as Juneteenth, Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, and Veterans Day do not have modified schedules; all services will operate on a regular schedule on these days.