Is Columbus Day 2025 a federal holiday? Origin, meaning, why it is on the second Monday in October, and how it differs from Indigenous Peoples' Day

Is Columbus Day 2025 a federal holiday? Origin, meaning, why it is on the second Monday in October, and how it differs from Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Columbus Day remains a federal holiday in 2025, but more states are choosing to honour Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead — here’s what to know about both observances.