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🧭 Columbus Day 1961

Columbus Day 1961 falls on Monday, October 9, 1961.

Exact date

Monday, October 9, 1961

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 1961

When is Columbus Day 1961?

Columbus Day 1961 falls on Monday, October 9, 1961.

Why is Columbus Day 1961 on Monday, October 9?

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 1961 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 1962?

Columbus Day 1962 falls on Monday, October 8, 1962.