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🧭 Columbus Day 1979
Columbus Day 1979 falls on Monday, October 8, 1979.
Exact date
Monday, October 8, 1979
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.
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Questions about Columbus Day 1979
When is Columbus Day 1979?
Columbus Day 1979 falls on Monday, October 8, 1979.
Why is Columbus Day 1979 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 1979 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 1980?
Columbus Day 1980 falls on Monday, October 13, 1980.