Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the second Monday of October. It commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
Columbus Day celebrates Columbus’s exploration and his role in connecting the Old World to the New World. However, the holiday has become more nuanced, with many communities using it as a day to recognize Native American heritage and the complex history of colonization. Some places now call it Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | October 11 |
| 2028 | October 9 |
| 2029 | October 8 |
| 2030 | October 14 |
| 2031 | October 13 |
| 2032 | October 11 |