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🧭 Columbus Day 1940

Columbus Day 1940 falls on Monday, October 14, 1940.

Exact date

Monday, October 14, 1940

Calendar rule

Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of October, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.

Holiday status

Columbus Day is a federal public holiday in the United States, although some states and cities instead observe Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Questions about Columbus Day 1940

When is Columbus Day 1940?

Columbus Day 1940 falls on Monday, October 14, 1940.

Why is Columbus Day 1940 on Monday, October 14?

Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of October, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.

Is Columbus Day 1940 a public holiday in the United States?

Columbus Day is a federal public holiday in the United States, although some states and cities instead observe Indigenous Peoples' Day.

What about Columbus Day 1941?

Columbus Day 1941 falls on Monday, October 13, 1941.