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🧭 Columbus Day 1959

Columbus Day 1959 falls on Monday, October 12, 1959.

Exact date

Monday, October 12, 1959

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 1959

When is Columbus Day 1959?

Columbus Day 1959 falls on Monday, October 12, 1959.

Why is Columbus Day 1959 on Monday, October 12?

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 1959 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 1960?

Columbus Day 1960 falls on Monday, October 10, 1960.