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🧭 Columbus Day 1973

Columbus Day 1973 falls on Monday, October 8, 1973.

Exact date

Monday, October 8, 1973

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 1973

When is Columbus Day 1973?

Columbus Day 1973 falls on Monday, October 8, 1973.

Why is Columbus Day 1973 on Monday, October 8?

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 1973 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 1974?

Columbus Day 1974 falls on Monday, October 14, 1974.