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Columbus Day is a US federal holiday on the second Monday of October; many states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date. The next Columbus Day is Monday, October 12, 2026. The counter above shows the exact hours until it begins, at midnight (00:00) in your time zone.
How this is calculated
hours until Columbus Day = (start of Columbus Day in the chosen zone − now) ÷ 3,600 s
The countdown targets midnight (00:00) at the start of Columbus Day in the selected time zone —the second Monday of October. That wall-clock time is resolved to an absolute instant, the current instant is subtracted, and the result is shown in hours. Working in absolute time means an interval that crosses a daylight saving change is an hour longer or shorter than the calendar suggests, and the number here reflects that.
The date follows the United States rule. Other countries may observe Columbus Day on a different day.
The time zone is part of the link, so a countdown shared from one place shows the same hours everywhere. When Columbus Day passes, the counter moves to the next one.
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Upcoming dates for Columbus Day
The next five dates of Columbus Day
YearDate
2026Monday, October 12, 2026
2027Monday, October 11, 2027
2028Monday, October 9, 2028
2029Monday, October 8, 2029
2030Monday, October 14, 2030
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Frequently asked questions
When is Columbus Day in 2026?
Monday, October 12, 2026. The second Monday of October.
When is Columbus Day in 2027?
Monday, October 11, 2027.
How is the date of Columbus Day determined?
The second Monday of October. This follows the United States rule.
What time does the countdown to Columbus Day end?
At midnight (00:00) in the time zone shown. The zone defaults to yours; change it to count down to Columbus Day somewhere else.
Can I embed the Columbus Day countdown?
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