Columbus Day 2026
2026
Columbus Day 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
Other movable holidays
Columbus Day 2026 — 2035
2026Monday, October 12, 2026
2027Monday, October 11, 2027
2028Monday, October 9, 2028
2029Monday, October 8, 2029
2030Monday, October 14, 2030
2031Monday, October 13, 2031
2032Monday, October 11, 2032
2033Monday, October 10, 2033
2034Monday, October 9, 2034
2035Monday, October 8, 2035
What is Columbus Day?
Columbus Day 2026 is a US federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October. It commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. The holiday has been officially celebrated since 1937. In recent years, many states and cities have renamed it Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor Native Americans.
How is Columbus Day observed?
Columbus Day is marked with parades, particularly in cities with large Italian-American communities, as Columbus was an Italian explorer. Some cities host festivals celebrating Italian-American heritage. An increasing number of states and municipalities now observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, focusing on the history, culture, and contributions of Native American peoples.