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🧭 Columbus Day 1971

Columbus Day 1971 falls on Monday, October 11, 1971.

Exact date

Monday, October 11, 1971

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 1971

When is Columbus Day 1971?

Columbus Day 1971 falls on Monday, October 11, 1971.

Why is Columbus Day 1971 on Monday, October 11?

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 1971 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 1972?

Columbus Day 1972 falls on Monday, October 9, 1972.