Columbus Day 2026 — United States
October 12, 2026 · Monday
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What is Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is the statutory federal holiday on the second Monday in October. This page retains the official federal name used in 5 U.S.C. § 6103.
States and localities may use another name or a different observance, but those choices do not change the federal calendar shown here.
The Monday rule makes the date variable by year without requiring weekend substitution.
- Applies to:
- federal
Second Monday in October; this is the federal statutory name.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | October 13, 2025 | Weekday date rule |
| 2026 | Monday | October 12, 2026 | Weekday date rule |
| 2027 | Monday | October 11, 2027 | Weekday date rule |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Columbus Day observed in 2026?
- Columbus Day is observed on October 12, 2026 (Monday) in 2026.
- Why does this page use the name Columbus Day?
- That is the name in the federal holiday statute; state and local naming can differ.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last checked: August 13, 2026