Columbus Day
Public HolidayColumbus Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October. Originally established to commemorate Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492, many states and cities now celebrate it as Indigenous Peoples' Day to honour Native American heritage and culture.
5 countries observe this holiday
Countries — 2026 dates
Click any row to see dates for 2024–2028.
| Flag | Country | Date 2026 | Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇱 | Chile | Oct 12 | Monday | › |
| 🇨🇴 | Colombia | Oct 12 | Monday | › |
| 🇭🇳 | Honduras | Oct 12 | Monday | › |
| 🇵🇷 | Puerto Rico | Oct 12 | Monday | › |
| 🇺🇸 | United States | Oct 12 | Monday | › |