How many days until Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is on Monday, October 12, 2026. There are 30 days left until Columbus Day. Columbus Day is observed on Second Monday in October.
Date & Planning Details
Columbus Day is observed on Second Monday in October.
Check local rules because holiday status can vary.
Columbus Day Calendar (2026-2100)
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left | Weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 12 | Mon | 30 days | No |
| 2027 | October 11 | Mon | 394 days | No |
| 2028 | October 9 | Mon | 758 days | No |
| 2029 | October 8 | Mon | 1122 days | No |
| 2030 | October 14 | Mon | 1493 days | No |
| 2031 | October 13 | Mon | 1857 days | No |
| 2032 | October 11 | Mon | 2221 days | No |
| 2033 | October 10 | Mon | 2585 days | No |
| 2034 | October 9 | Mon | 2949 days | No |
| 2035 | October 8 | Mon | 3313 days | No |
What is Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the second Monday in October. It is used for federal holiday schedules, office closures, banking calendars, mail delivery checks, school planning, and local event timing.
How People Observe It
Federal agencies follow the holiday schedule. Local observance may include civic programs, school calendar changes, museum or library activities, and community events.
Calendar note
The federal date is always the second Monday in October.
Regional note
Some states, cities, and schools use different names, schedules, or observance choices, so local calendars should be checked before making plans.
History and Background
Columbus Day became part of the U.S. federal holiday calendar in the 20th century and has followed a Monday schedule since the 1970s.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday in October in the United States.
When is the next Columbus Day?
The next Columbus Day is Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Columbus Day always on October 12?
No. The federal holiday is tied to the second Monday in October, so the calendar date changes each year.
Is Columbus Day a public holiday?
It is a U.S. federal holiday, but state, local, school, and business schedules can vary.
Are banks and post offices closed on Columbus Day?
Many federal offices and post offices follow the federal holiday schedule. Banks and private businesses may use their own calendars.
Do all schools close for Columbus Day?
No. School schedules vary by district, state, and school type, so families should check the local academic calendar.
Columbus Day Calendar Timeline
These entries show how the federal holiday date became part of the U.S. calendar.
Congress asked the president to issue an annual Columbus Day proclamation.
Columbus Day became a federal holiday in the United States.
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act set the holiday on the second Monday in October.
The Monday holiday schedule took effect for federal observance.
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