India, Oct. 12 -- What Holiday Is October 12, 2026? Monday, October 12, 2026, marks Columbus Day in the United States, a federal holiday that is also observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in many states, cities and communities. While Columbus Day traditionally commemorates Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage to the Americas, Indigenous Peoples' Day recognises the histories, cultures and contributions of Native American and other Indigenous communities.

The two observances fall on the same Monday in October, but they have different historical meanings and are not recognised in exactly the same way across the country. Columbus Day remains a federal holiday, while the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day varies by state and local government....