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Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day)
Monday, October 11, 2027, in 330 days
Federal holiday
Rule: Second Monday in October. Weekend dates move to Friday or Monday.
Columbus Day dates, 2024–2032
What it is
The federal holiday marks Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. A growing number of states and cities observe the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, honoring Native American history and cultures, and presidents have issued proclamations for both.
Is it a day off?
Federal offices, banks and the post office close. This is the federal holiday where closures differ the most: the stock market stays open, many schools stay open, and few private employers give the day off.
History
Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937. Since 1971 it has been observed on the second Monday in October, so it falls between October 8 and 14.
Questions
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?
Yes. NYSE and Nasdaq trade normally. The bond market usually closes.
Is Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday?
The holiday's legal name is still Columbus Day, but many states, cities and schools use Indigenous Peoples' Day for the same date.
Other federal holidays
- New Year's Fri, Jan 1
- MLK Day Mon, Jan 18
- Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15
- Memorial Day Mon, May 31
- Juneteenth Sat, Jun 19
- July 4th Sun, Jul 4
- Labor Day Mon, Sep 6
- Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving Thu, Nov 25
- Christmas Sat, Dec 25
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