I am now renting office space in a suite with two other law firms. The conversation on Friday turned to whether we were taking today, Columbus Day, off. I was sort of surprised to see that one of the firms would be open with full staff today. My office, as well as the other law firm in the suite is closed today.

Then the conversation turned to what other holidays do you give your staff. Apparently, I am very generous in that I am closed on all of the “Monday holidays” and I also give my staff the day after Thanksgiving off. We are open on Election Day-even though the courts are closed-as well as Veteran’s Day.

I always thought that my holiday schedule was aligned with most other offices, but I may be wrong. Are you open today? On what holidays do you typically close?