About Columbus Day
Columbus Day falls on the second Monday of October in the US. Many states and cities now observe the same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a federal holiday, so banks and post offices close, though most shops and businesses stay open.
Columbus Day is on the second Monday of October. In 2026 it lands on a Monday, in week 42 of the year.
How long until Columbus Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 8 days until Columbus Day 2026. That works out to 1 week and 1 day, or about 8 days.
If you only count working days, there are 6 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 1 weekend in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 8 sleeps, and in hours that is about 192.
Columbus Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 12, 2026 | Monday | 8 days |
| 2027 | October 11, 2027 | Monday | 372 days |
| 2028 | October 9, 2028 | Monday | 736 days |
| 2029 | October 8, 2029 | Monday | 1,100 days |
| 2030 | October 14, 2030 | Monday | 1,471 days |
| 2031 | October 13, 2031 | Monday | 1,835 days |
| 2032 | October 11, 2032 | Monday | 2,199 days |
| 2033 | October 10, 2033 | Monday | 2,563 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 is on Monday, October 12, 2026.
What day of the week is Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 falls on a Monday.
How many days until Columbus Day?
There are 8 days until Columbus Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is 1 week and 1 day away, or 1.1 weeks.
How many weekends until Columbus Day?
There is 1 weekend between now and Columbus Day.
How many business days until Columbus Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 6 business days until Columbus Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Columbus Day on the same date every year?
No. Columbus Day is on the second Monday of October, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Columbus Day 2027?
Columbus Day 2027 is expected on Monday, October 11, 2027, 372 days from today.