Columbus Day
Those of you in New York - do you have the day off for Columbus Day?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, holidays in investment banking can be quite variable and depend heavily on the group and deal flow. Generally, analysts and associates might not get Columbus Day off, as they often work through many holidays except for major ones like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the 4th of July.
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For more detailed experiences, you might want to check specific threads on WSO where professionals share their personal experiences regarding holidays.
Sources: Investment Banking Holidays?, What excuses do you guys use to take time off for interviews?, Discrimination at BlackRock, Why isn't Sunday protected also?, What are vacations like in IB/CB/Corp Dev
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