India, Oct. 12 -- The US bond market will remain closed on Monday, October 12, for the holiday. Unlike the stock market, bond trading will not take place that day, according to the holiday schedule released by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).

Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of October. In 2026, it falls on October 12. The US has observed it as a federal holiday since 1892, according to Smithsonian Magazine. Celebrations include parades across the country that highlight Italian-American culture and pride.

Indigenous Peoples' Day is observed on the same date. Former US President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation for Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2021. The move followed years ...