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What Day Is Columbus Day 2026?
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Columbus Day is on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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Date details for Columbus Day 2026
- Day of week: Monday
- Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Days remaining: 169
- Weeks remaining: 24
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Columbus Day 2026 is on Monday, October 12th. It is a federal holiday that commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas.
History & Significance
Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937, honoring Columbus's October 12, 1492 landing. It is observed on the second Monday of October. Many states and cities have replaced or supplemented it with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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