Most banks and federal offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 8, for Columbus Day, but most local government offices, schools, stores and restaurants will be open.

If you're headed to Canada, Monday is that country's Thanksgiving Day holiday, so many places will be closed. Call ahead to check status.

Here is a list of Whatcom County services and their status Monday:

Government

City of Bellingham and Whatcom County government offices - open.

Bellingham parking meters - enforced.

Bellingham and Whatcom County library branches - open.

Postal service - no delivery.

Services

Banks - most closed; call ahead to check status.

Garbage - regular schedule.

Whatcom Transportation Authority - buses running on regular schedule.

The Bellingham Herald - offices open, regular newspaper delivery.