When is Columbus Day 2026? Monday 12 October
Columbus Day 2026 falls on Monday, 12 October 2026. The federal holiday on the second Monday of October, observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in a growing number of states and cities. Banks and federal offices close; most private employers do not.
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How the date is determined
The second Monday of October, which places it between the 8th and the 14th. October 2026 opens on a Thursday, so the second Monday is the 12th.
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What date is Columbus Day 2026?
Monday, 12 October 2026.
How is the date of Columbus Day decided?
The second Monday of October, which places it between the 8th and the 14th. October 2026 opens on a Thursday, so the second Monday is the 12th.