Its the Columbus Day U.S. federal holiday, commemorating explorer Christopher Columbus' landing in the New World on October 12, 1492.
AKA Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which recognizes the contributions and legacy of those who lived in the country long before.
US stock markets (New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ) will be open on Monday (but see comments below on "without a lead…
This story from forexlive.com was posted on 2023-10-09 by @globeam.