Columbus Day Countdown
Columbus Day falls on the second Monday of October, marking Christopher Columbus's landing in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Many states and cities now also observe the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. This countdown automatically targets the next one.
How many days until Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is on Monday, October 12, 2026, which is 93 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
From 1492 to a federal holiday
The first recorded U.S. celebration was held in 1792, the 300th anniversary of the landing. Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937 and moved from October 12 to the second Monday of October under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1971.
Two observances, one day
A growing number of states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date, honoring the Native peoples who lived in the Americas long before 1492 — some celebrate one, some the other, and some both.
Quick facts
- Observed on the second Monday of October
- Marks the October 12, 1492 landing in the Americas
- A federal holiday since 1937; moved to Mondays in 1971
- Observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in many states and cities
A U.S. federal holiday
Columbus Day is one of the 11 official U.S. federal holidays. Not sure which one comes next? The next federal holiday countdown always ticks down to whichever is soonest — and the next long weekend countdown tells you when you're off work for 3 days straight.
Columbus Day — frequently asked questions
When is Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is on Monday, October 12, 2026.
How many days until Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is on Monday, October 12, 2026, which is 93 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.