When Is Columbus Day 2027?
Columbus Day 2027 is on Monday, October 11, 2027.
Sources: US Code Updated
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Columbus Day dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday | |
| 2028 | Monday | |
| 2029 | Monday | |
| 2030 | Monday | |
| 2031 | Monday | |
| 2032 | Monday | |
| 2033 | Monday | |
| 2034 | Monday | |
| 2035 | Monday | |
| 2036 | Monday |
How the date is set
Columbus Day is the second Monday of October, so it falls between October 8 and October 14.
The federal holiday is named Columbus Day. Many states and cities observe the same date as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of or alongside it.
Good to know
- Canadian Thanksgiving falls on the same Monday.
- Not every state treats the day as a public holiday.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Columbus Day in 2027?
Monday. Columbus Day 2027 falls on October 11, 2027.
How many days until Columbus Day?
363 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is Columbus Day on the same date every year?
No. Columbus Day is the second Monday of October, so it falls between October 8 and October 14.
When is Columbus Day in 2028?
Monday, October 9, 2028.
Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day is one of the eleven US federal holidays. When it falls on a Saturday it is observed on the Friday before, and when it falls on a Sunday, on the Monday after.