What's Open & Closed in Naperville on Columbus Day
It's Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 — a split-decision holiday. Naperville's schools are closed, but city hall is open and the library is too. Here's exactly what's open and what's closed in Naperville today, checked against official sources this morning.
By Naperville Guide · Published October 12, 2026
Columbus Day (also observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day — Naperville's school districts list both names) is one of those holidays where every errand feels like a gamble. Federal offices are closed, some local ones are too, and plenty aren't. We went to the official sources — the city's own holiday list, the library's closings calendar, the school calendars, and your hauler's schedule — so you don't have to guess.
Open today in Naperville
Naperville Public Library — all three locations
Open regular Monday hours, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Columbus Day doesn't appear on the library's official 2026 scheduled-closings list — so Nichols (200 W. Jefferson Ave.), Naper Blvd. (2035 S. Naper Blvd.), and 95th Street (3015 Cedar Glade Dr.) are all business as usual.
Naperville Municipal Center (city offices)
Open. The city's official holiday-closures list covers New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (and the day after), and Christmas Eve/Day — Columbus Day isn't on it. Utility bills and permits can wait until Tuesday, but the doors are open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. today.
Trash & recycling — normal Monday pickup
Put the carts out. Groot's published holiday schedule says Columbus Day does not affect collection, so Monday routes run on time and the rest of the week is on its normal rhythm.
DuPage Children's Museum
Open Monday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. — handy with the kids home from school. The museum's official hours have Mondays through Wednesdays at 9–4, and members get an 8–9 a.m. members-only window on Mondays and Thursdays.
Fort Hill Activity Center
Normal Monday hours, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. The Park District doesn't observe Columbus Day, so the fitness center, gym, and pools run on the usual weekday schedule.
Metra BNSF line — Saturday schedule
Trains run, but on the Saturday timetable, not the weekday one. Check the BNSF schedule before heading to the Naperville or Route 59 station — there are far fewer trains than a normal Monday.
Closed today in Naperville
Naperville schools — District 203 and Indian Prairie 204
No school today. Both districts' official 2026–27 calendars mark Oct. 12 as a no-school day for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day. Classes resume Tuesday.
Post offices — closed, no mail delivery
It's a federal holiday, so USPS is closed and regular mail and package delivery pause for the day. UPS and FedEx operate on normal schedules.
Illinois Secretary of State / DMV facilities
Closed — Columbus Day is in the Secretary of State's official 2026 holiday schedule, so driver-services facilities stay shut today. Use ilsos.gov for online renewals.
Naper Settlement
Closed Mondays, holiday or not. The museum village runs Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays 1–4 p.m. through the October season.
Make the day off count
With school out and fall color showing, today is a good day for the cheap-fun circuit. The Taste of Naperville runs through Sunday, Oct. 18 with $5–$10 bites — pair it with our fall foliage guide for a Riverwalk walk first. If the budget is zero, our 9 free things to do this week post is mostly still good for today, and the Naperville events calendar covers the rest of the week.
FAQ
Are Naperville schools open on Columbus Day?
No. Both Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie District 204 have Oct. 12, 2026 marked as a no-school day for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Is trash pickup delayed on Columbus Day in Naperville?
No. Groot's published holiday schedule says Columbus Day does not affect collection — Monday routes run on time and the rest of the week follows the normal schedule.
Is the Naperville Public Library open on Columbus Day?
Yes — all three locations (Nichols, Naper Blvd., 95th Street) keep regular Monday hours, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Columbus Day isn't on the library's 2026 closings list.
Is the DMV open on Columbus Day in Illinois?
No. Illinois Secretary of State driver-services facilities observe Columbus Day and are closed. Online services at ilsos.gov still work.
Is mail delivered on Columbus Day?
No. USPS is closed for the federal holiday — no regular mail or package delivery. UPS and FedEx run their normal schedules.
Sources & verification. Details verified October 12, 2026 against organizer listings; hours and prices change — confirm before heading out.