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🧭 Columbus Day 2023
Columbus Day 2023 falls on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Exact date
Monday, October 9, 2023
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 2023
When is Columbus Day 2023?
Columbus Day 2023 falls on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Why is Columbus Day 2023 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 2023 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 2024?
Columbus Day 2024 falls on Monday, October 14, 2024.