Columbus Day 2027 is Monday, October 11, 2027. It is a federal holiday, and the same Monday is observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in a growing number of states and cities.
What is closed on Columbus Day 2027
| Service | Monday, October 11, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Federal offices and courts | Closed |
| USPS | Closed, no regular mail |
| Federal Reserve and most banks | Closed |
| NYSE | Open, normal hours |
| State offices and DMVs | Depends on the state |
| Public schools | Open in many districts |
| Stores and restaurants | Open |
Columbus Day is the least widely observed federal holiday. The stock market trades, most private employers work, and many state governments keep normal hours.
How the date is set
The federal holiday is the second Monday in October, between October 8 and October 14. Columbus reached the Bahamas on October 12, 1492, and the holiday was held on October 12 until the Monday rule took effect in 1971.
Columbus Day dates, 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Federal day off (observed) | Three-day weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 12 | Monday | Same day | October 10 – October 12 |
| 2027 | October 11 | Monday | Same day | October 9 – October 11 |
| 2028 | October 9 | Monday | Same day | October 7 – October 9 |
| 2029 | October 8 | Monday | Same day | October 6 – October 8 |
| 2030 | October 14 | Monday | Same day | October 12 – October 14 |
| 2031* | October 13 | Monday | Same day | October 11 – October 13 |
*2031: calculated from the statute; not yet published by OPM.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the states
Federal law still names the holiday Columbus Day; only Congress can change that. States, however, set their own calendars, and they have gone three ways.
- Renamed or replaced. South Dakota has observed Native Americans’ Day since 1990. Alaska, Maine, New Mexico and the District of Columbia list the day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
- Not a paid state holiday. California, Texas, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Michigan and North Carolina are among the states that do not close state offices that Monday, whatever name appears on the calendar.
- Kept as Columbus Day. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts and Ohio, among others, continue to observe it under the original name, in several cases alongside an Indigenous Peoples’ Day designation.
State lists change by legislation and by governor’s proclamation, so confirm with your state’s human resources calendar. More state-specific dates are on the state holidays page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus Day still a federal holiday?
Yes. It remains one of the 11 holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103, and federal employees are off on Monday, October 11, 2027.
Is Indigenous Peoples’ Day a federal holiday?
Not under that name. It shares the date of the federal Columbus Day holiday and has been recognized by presidential proclamation, but the statute has not been amended.
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day 2027?
Yes. The NYSE does not list Columbus Day among its holidays, so stocks trade a full session.
Is there mail on Columbus Day?
No. USPS observes the holiday on October 11, 2027.
Do schools close on Columbus Day?
It depends on the district. Many hold classes or schedule a teacher work day instead.
One month later: Veterans Day, the other federal holiday on which the stock market trades.
Last checked: 12 November 2026 — dates verified against OPM