United States of America

Columbus Day

Monday, October 12, 2026

Upcoming Years Dates

YearDateDay
2026CurrentOctober 12Monday
2027October 11Monday
2028October 9Monday
2029October 8Monday
2030October 14Monday

Note: Columbus Day falls on October 12 in 2026 (updated from our holiday calendar)

Holiday Details

Date

Monday, October 12, 2026

2026-10-12

Country

United States of America

US

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Columbus Day in United States of America

Columbus Day is celebrated on Monday, October 12, 2026 in United States of America. The holiday falls on a Tuesday in 2027. Right now, Columbus Day is 358 days ago.
Columbus Day has already passed this year. It was 358 days ago (Tuesday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on October 12 next year.
Yes, Columbus Day is an official public holiday in United States of America. Dates are set by United States of America's official holiday calendar.
Columbus Day falls on Tuesday, Monday, October 12, 2026. Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Tuesday Month: October Country: United States of America
Here are the upcoming dates for Columbus Day in United States of America: • 2026: October 12 (Monday) • 2027: October 11 (Monday) • 2028: October 9 (Monday) • 2029: October 8 (Monday) • 2030: October 14 (Monday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check United States of America's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Columbus Day is not currently observed as a substitute day in United States of America for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Monday, October 12, 2026 (Tuesday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.
The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Columbus Day. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-10-12 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Columbus Day has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉
Columbus Day for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in United States of America were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.
You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Monday, October 12, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Columbus Day again! 🎉
You may occasionally see a different date for Columbus Day on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within United States of America 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Columbus Day in United States of America: we use the official date Monday, October 12, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with United States of America's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.
Holiday: Columbus Day Country: United States of America Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 Weekday: Tuesday Year: 2027 Status: 358 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: October 9 Upcoming years tracked: 4