Columbus Day 2026 and 2027
Columbus Day 2027 is on Monday, October 11, 2027. Some states and districts observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the same date.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 12, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Saturday to Monday |
| 2027 | October 11, 2027 | October 11, 2027 | Monday | Saturday to Monday |
Rule: Second Monday of October. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Columbus Day
Columbus Day is a federal holiday on the second Monday of October. A growing number of states, cities and school districts observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the same date instead of, or alongside, Columbus Day. Whatever the name, federal offices and banks close on the federal date.
Are schools closed on Columbus Day 2026?
All calendarsOn October 12, 2026, 15 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 13 districts list no closure for that day. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Aldine ISD | Texas | Closed Fall break |
| Atlanta | Georgia | Closed Indigenous Peoples’ Day and teacher professional learning days |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Closed Indigenous People Day and parent conferences |
| Broward County | Florida | Closed Employee planning day |
| Buffalo | New York | Closed Indigenous Peoples’ & Italian Heritage Day |
| Chicago | Illinois | Closed Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Closed Indigenous Peoples’ / Columbus Day |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Closed Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Closed Holiday |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Closed Fall Break |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Closed Fall Break |
| New York City | New York | Closed Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Closed Duty Day / PDD |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closed Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
| San Diego Unified | California | Closed Non-instructional day |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | No closure listed |
| Cleveland | Ohio | No closure listed |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| Detroit | Michigan | No closure listed |
| Houston ISD | Texas | No closure listed |
| Howard County | Maryland | No closure listed |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | No closure listed |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | No closure listed |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | No closure listed |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | No closure listed |
Columbus Day by state
State government offices in 11 of the 13 states we track (official sources for the others could not be checked yet), from each state’s official 2026 holiday schedule (checked November 9, 2026). 5 close, 5 stay open, 1 moves the holiday to another date. Schools follow their district calendar, shown above.
| State | State offices | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | State offices closed Columbus Day |
October 12, 2026. | Georgia.gov — State holidays 2026 |
| Illinois | State offices closed Columbus Day |
October 12, 2026; October 11, 2027. | Illinois CMS — State holidays |
| Maryland | State offices closed Columbus Day |
October 12, 2026. | Maryland Manual — State employee holidays |
| New York | State offices closed Columbus Day |
October 12, 2026. | NYS Department of Civil Service — 2026 legal holidays |
| Pennsylvania | State offices closed Indigenous People’s Day |
October 12, 2026. | Administrative Circular 25-13 — Holidays 2026 |
| Tennessee | Observed on another date Columbus Day |
Under TCA 4-4-105(a)(3) the Governor substituted the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 27, 2026); state offices are open on October 12. | TN.gov — State holidays |
| California | Not a state holiday | Not a paid holiday for state employees. | CalHR — State holidays |
| Florida | Not a state holiday | Not among the paid holidays in Fla. Stat. 110.117. | Florida Statutes, section 110.117 |
| North Carolina | Not a state holiday | Not on the 2026 state holiday schedule. | NC Office of State Human Resources — Holidays |
| Texas | Not a state holiday | Not on the state holiday schedule. | Texas Comptroller — State holiday schedule FY 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Not a state holiday | Not one of the nine legal holidays for state employees. | Wisconsin DPM — State holidays |
What closes on Columbus Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Frequently asked questions
When is Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 is on Monday, October 12, 2026. The rule is: second Monday of October.
When is Columbus Day 2027?
Columbus Day 2027 is on Monday, October 11, 2027. The rule is: second Monday of October.
Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: second Monday of October. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Columbus Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On October 12, 2026, 15 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 13 districts list no closure for that day. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday?
It depends on the state. Of the 11 states we have checked, 5 close state offices on the day, 5 do not treat it as a state holiday and 1 observes it on another date. The table on this page names each state and links to its official 2026 holiday schedule.
Are banks closed on Columbus Day?
Most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve schedule and close on the observed date. Transfers and payroll credits scheduled for that day usually move to the next business day.