India, Oct. 12 -- School Holiday on Columbus Day: Whether public schools are open or closed today, October 12, 2026 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day), depends entirely on your specific state and local school district. Because Columbus Day is a federal holiday but not a uniform state holiday, there is no blanket nationwide rule for school closures across the United States. Here's everything you need to know about the School Holiday on Columbus Day.

School Holiday on Columbus Day

Public school closures for Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, vary by location. Because it is a federal holiday but not a mandatory state holiday, individual states and local school districts decide whether classes are held...