Columbus Day 2026 Was 29 Days Ago
A federal holiday on the second Monday of October, observed in many states as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Columbus Day 2026 was
days ago
Monday, October 12, 2026
Calculated as of November 10, 2026 (UTC)
Columbus Day 2026 date
Columbus Day 2026 fell on Monday, October 12, 2026 — 29 days ago, or 4 weeks and 1 day. Counting only working days, that is 21 business days.
Recurrence: Second Monday of October every year.
United States
When is Columbus Day? The rule behind the date and every date for ten years →
Between Columbus Day 2026 and today
October 12, 2026 to November 10, 2026 — counting both end days, that is 30 days.
- Exact length
- 29 days
- In weeks
- 4 weeks and 1 day
- Weekdays
- 22
- Weekend days
- 8
- Business days
- 21
- Calendar months
- 2
Of the 30 days from October 12, 2026 to November 10, 2026, 22 fall on a weekday and 8 on a Saturday or Sunday. Excluding the 1 US federal holiday observed on a weekday in that window leaves 21 business days.
US federal holidays in this range (1)
- Columbus Day October 12, 2026
Observed dates follow the US federal holiday schedule (5 U.S.C. 6103): a holiday falling on a Saturday is observed the preceding Friday, and one falling on a Sunday the following Monday. Schedule last reviewed 2026-07.
Month by month
| Month | Days in range |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 20 |
| November 2026 | 10 |
Columbus Day dates, 2026–2030
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 has passed — it was 29 days ago, on Monday, October 12, 2026. That is 4 weeks and 1 day.
What day of the week is Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 fell on a Monday, October 12, 2026. It is day 285 of 2026 and sits in US week 42.
Which dates does Columbus Day fall on after 2026?
Columbus Day 2027 is Monday, October 11, 2027. Columbus Day 2028 is Monday, October 9, 2028. Columbus Day 2029 is Monday, October 8, 2029. Columbus Day 2030 is Monday, October 14, 2030.
Is Columbus Day on the same date every year?
Second Monday of October every year. Columbus Day is primarily observed in: United States.