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When is Columbus Day 2026?
Monday, October 12, 2026
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Date details for Columbus Day 2026
- Day of week: Monday
- Full date: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Days remaining: 229
- Weeks remaining: 32
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About Columbus Day
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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