Federal holiday · Monday, October 12, 2026
How many sleeps until Columbus Day?
There are
sleeps until Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026
8 days1 weeks 1 day6 business days1 weekend
About Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
The second Monday of October is a US federal holiday, observed as Columbus Day and, in many places, Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day falls on the second Monday of October. In 2026 it lands on a Monday, October 12, 2026.
From today that is 8 days, or 1 weeks and 1 day. The wait includes 6 business days and 1 weekend. For kids counting down, that's 8 sleeps to go.
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day in the coming years
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 12, 2026 | Monday | 8 |
| 2027 | October 11, 2027 | Monday | 372 |
| 2028 | October 9, 2028 | Monday | 736 |
| 2029 | October 8, 2029 | Monday | 1,100 |
| 2030 | October 14, 2030 | Monday | 1,471 |
| 2031 | October 13, 2031 | Monday | 1,835 |
Questions & answers
How many sleeps until Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026?
There are 8 sleeps until Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026, which is on Monday, October 12, 2026.
What day of the week is Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026?
October 12, 2026 falls on a Monday.
How many days until Columbus Day?
There are 8 days until October 12, 2026.
How many weeks until Columbus Day?
There are 1 weeks and 1 day until October 12, 2026.
How many months until Columbus Day?
There are 0 months and 8 days until October 12, 2026.
How many weekends until Columbus Day?
There are 1 weekend until October 12, 2026.
How many business days until Columbus Day?
There are 6 business days until October 12, 2026, counting weekdays only (public holidays not subtracted).
How is the date of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day decided?
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day falls on the second Monday of October.
When is Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2027?
Monday, October 11, 2027.