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Monday, October 8, 2029
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October 2029
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
7 | 8Columbus Day | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
28 | 29 | 30 | 31Halloween |
- Columbus Day — October 8, 2029, Monday
- Halloween — October 31, 2029, Wednesday
Columbus Day 2029 at a glance
- DateMonday, October 8, 2029
- Federal holidayYes, federal offices close
- Three-day weekendSaturday, October 6 to Monday, October 8
- Day of the yearDay 281 of 365, with 84 days of 2029 still to come
About Columbus Day
Columbus Day marks the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It became a federal holiday on the second Monday in October under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968.
A growing number of states and cities observe the same day as Indigenous Peoples' Day, honoring the Native peoples who lived in the Americas long before 1492.
How the date is set
Columbus Day is the second Monday in October, so it always falls between October 8 and 14.
What is open
As a federal holiday, federal government offices close, and most banks and post offices close as well. The New York Stock Exchange stays open.
Columbus Day in other years
| Year | Date | Federal day off |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day 2026 | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Same day |
| Columbus Day 2027 | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Same day |
| Columbus Day 2028 | Monday, October 9, 2028 | Same day |
| Columbus Day 2029 | Monday, October 8, 2029 | Same day |
Other holidays in 2029
New Year's Day — January 1, 2029Martin Luther King Jr. Day — January 15, 2029Valentine's Day — February 14, 2029Presidents' Day — February 19, 2029St. Patrick's Day — March 17, 2029Easter — April 1, 2029Mother's Day — May 13, 2029Memorial Day — May 28, 2029Juneteenth — June 19, 2029Father's Day — June 17, 2029Independence Day — July 4, 2029Labor Day — September 3, 2029Halloween — October 31, 2029Veterans Day — November 11, 2029Thanksgiving — November 22, 2029Christmas — December 25, 2029
Questions
When is Columbus Day 2029?
Columbus Day 2029 falls on Monday, October 8, 2029.
What day of the week is Columbus Day 2029?
Monday.
Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays, so federal offices close.
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?
Yes. The New York Stock Exchange stays open on Columbus Day, even though federal offices close.
How do I print a calendar with Columbus Day on it?
Press the Print button at the top of this page, or use Ctrl+P / Cmd+P. The October 2029 calendar prints on one page with every holiday marked.