Countdown
Days until Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day are observed on the second Monday of October. Live countdown measures the time remaining to the fall federal holiday and long weekend.
Time remaining
1 month, 14 days remaining (44 total days).
Anchor date: Monday, October 13, 2025 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Columbus Day is in 0 years, 1 months, and 14 days (44 total days) — next date Monday, October 12, 2026.
Quick facts
- Rule
- Second Monday in October
- Federal holiday
- Yes (Federal recognition as Columbus Day)
- Dual observance
- Widely co-celebrated as Indigenous Peoples' Day across many states and cities
- Season
- Mid-autumn long weekend preceding Halloween
- First proclamation
- President Benjamin Harrison issued the first national proclamation in 1892
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-10-13
· recurrence: columbus-day · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1892 President Benjamin Harrison proclaims national 400th anniversary observance.
- 1934 Congress designates Columbus Day an official federal holiday.
- 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act fixes the date to the second Monday of October.
- 2021 First presidential proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day issued.
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FAQ
When is Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day?
It is observed annually on the second Monday in October.
Is Indigenous Peoples' Day the same day as Columbus Day?
Yes, both observances share the second Monday in October on civic and state calendars.
Are federal government offices closed?
Yes, federal agencies, the US Postal Service, and federal courts are closed for the holiday.
What is the next holiday after October?
Veterans Day (November 11) and Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) follow in November.