When Is Columbus Day 2027? Free Columbus Day Countdown

When is Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2027?

The second Monday of October. The second Monday of October is the federal holiday called Columbus Day, which many states and cities now also mark as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Banks and government offices are normally closed, though many private employers and schools stay open.

In 2027, Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day falls on a Monday. In 2026 it was on a Monday, October 12. In 2028 it will be on a Monday, October 9.

How the Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day date is worked out

It follows a weekday rule rather than a fixed date, so it always falls on the same day of the week and the date shifts within the month. From 2026 to 2100 it falls between October 8 and October 14. How we calculate every date.

How many days until Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day in weeks, weekdays and sleeps

The countdown counts calendar days from today to Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day, so on the day before it shows 1. The weeks box splits that into whole weeks and days, the weekdays box counts Monday to Friday (useful for work and school planning, though public holidays are not taken out), and sleeps are the nights left. The timer counts down to midnight at the start of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day in your own time zone.

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day dates for the next 7 years

Year	Date	Day of the week
2026	October 12, 2026	Monday
2027	October 11, 2027	Monday
2028	October 9, 2028	Monday
2029	October 8, 2029	Monday
2030	October 14, 2030	Monday
2031	October 13, 2031	Monday
2032	October 11, 2032	Monday

Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?

Yes. Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day is one of the 11 annual US federal holidays set in law (5 U.S.C. § 6103). Federal offices and the post office close, banks that follow the Federal Reserve calendar close, and most schools and many employers give the day off. Private employers decide for themselves. It always falls on a Monday, giving a three-day weekend. Many states and cities mark the same day as Indigenous Peoples' Day, and some do not give a day off at all.

Planning tip

Check whether your local school district and employer observe it, because it is a federal holiday but not a day off for everyone.

Frequently asked questions

When is Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2027?

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2027 is on Monday, October 11, 2027. The rule: The second Monday of October.

How many days until Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day?

The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds until Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2027 (Monday, October 11, 2027), worked out live in your own time zone.

How many weeks until Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day?

Divide the days in the countdown by seven: the "Weeks" box above shows the whole weeks and the days left over, so you can plan week by week.

Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?

Is Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday?

The federal holiday is still named Columbus Day by law. A growing number of states and cities recognise Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date, and the date is the second Monday of October either way.

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