When is Columbus Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Columbus Day 2026 is on Mon 12 Oct 2026.
- 2027Columbus Day 2027 is on Mon 11 Oct 2027.
On the second Monday in October. Some states and cities mark Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same day instead. It is a federal holiday.
Columbus Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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The best break around Columbus Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Columbus DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 9 Oct – Mon 12 Oct 2026Book offFri 9 Oct 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Columbus DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 8 Oct – Mon 11 Oct 2027Book offFri 8 Oct 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Columbus Day a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Columbus Day is a federal holiday.
What day is Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 is on Mon 12 Oct 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Columbus Day 2026?
Book off Fri 9 Oct (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 9 Oct – Mon 12 Oct 2026.
What day is Columbus Day 2027?
Columbus Day 2027 is on Mon 11 Oct 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Columbus Day 2027?
Book off Fri 8 Oct (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 8 Oct – Mon 11 Oct 2027.
Other US holidays
New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayPresidents DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas Day
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