New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade has been canceled due to a nor'easter that brought high winds and heavy rain into the region Sunday and is expected to linger through Monday.

"Due to the Governor's declaration of a State of Emergency this evening in response to the dangerous weather conditions brought on by the Nor'easter, including high winds, heavy rain and flooding in surrounding areas, we must cancel the 81st Annual Columbus Day Parade for the safety of all participants and viewers," a representative for the Columbus Citizens Foundation said in a statement. "While we cannot reschedule this year's parade, we look forward to seeing everyone at our 82nd annual parade in 2026."

A special Mass will still be held at 9 a.m. inside St. Patrick's Cathedral.   

Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?

Yes. That means the U.S. Postal Service and most banks are closed. 

Under normal circumstances, federal workers have the day off with pay, but that may be impacted by the government shutdown. 

President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday reiterating the importance of the holiday in American history. Mr. Trump also said earlier this year that he would not recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, something former President Joe Biden had done each year in office. 

What's open and closed on Columbus Day?

New York City public schools are closed Monday. Alternate side parking rules and sanitation collection are both suspended. 

Here's a look at some other points of interest:

• New York Public Library: All locations closed
• Brooklyn Public Library: All locations closed
• New York Botanical Garden: Open
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Open
• NYC museums: American Museum of Natural History, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney are open for normal hours, among others
• NYC landmarks: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, One World Trade Observatory, Vessel at Hudson Yards, 9/11 Museum & Memorial and Intrepid Museum are open, as well
• Area shopping: American Dream Mall and Woodbury Common outlets are both open, too