⛵ Columbus Day Countdown
When is Columbus Day?
Columbus Day always falls on the second Monday in October. The countdown above always points to the next occurrence and rolls over automatically once it has passed.
The history of Columbus Day
Columbus Day commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It became a federal holiday in 1937, and the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1971 moved the observance to the second Monday in October. The holiday remains a federal observance, though its legacy is viewed differently across the country.
In recent years, a growing number of U.S. states and cities have chosen to observe the same date as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of, or alongside, Columbus Day, reflecting a broader reassessment of Columbus's historical legacy.
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Frequently asked questions
Columbus Day always falls on the second Monday in October.
Yes — it's an official U.S. federal holiday, so banks, schools, post offices and most government offices are closed.
Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
Some states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date instead of, or alongside, Columbus Day, though it remains the official federal holiday name.