Columbus Day
How many days until Columbus Day 2026?
The timer above counts down to Monday, October 12, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. The second Monday of October, observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in a growing number of US states and cities.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Columbus Day 2027 without anything needing to change.
Columbus Day 2026 at a glance
| Date | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Monday |
| Days remaining | 5 |
| Weeks remaining | 0 weeks, 5 days |
| Months remaining | 5 days |
| Weekends to go | 1 |
| Fridays to go | 1 |
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 3 |
| Hours remaining | 120 |
| Last time | Monday, October 13, 2025 (359 days ago) |
| Next year | Monday, October 11, 2027 |
When is Columbus Day in future years?
Columbus Day always falls on the second Monday of October, so the date moves every year. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | Monday | 5 |
| Columbus Day 2027 | Oct 11, 2027 | Monday | 369 |
| Columbus Day 2028 | Oct 9, 2028 | Monday | 733 |
| Columbus Day 2029 | Oct 8, 2029 | Monday | 1,097 |
| Columbus Day 2030 | Oct 14, 2030 | Monday | 1,468 |
| Columbus Day 2031 | Oct 13, 2031 | Monday | 1,832 |
Columbus Day 2026 questions
What day does Columbus Day fall on in 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 falls on a Monday — Monday, October 12, 2026.
How many weeks until Columbus Day?
There are about 0 weeks and 5 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Columbus Day?
Roughly 120 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Columbus Day?
1 weekend and 1 Friday, counting from tomorrow up to Columbus Day itself. That is 3 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Columbus Day?
5 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Monday, October 12, 2026.
How long ago was Columbus Day 2025?
Columbus Day 2025 was on Monday, October 13, 2025, 359 days ago.
When is Columbus Day in 2027?
Columbus Day lands on Monday, October 11, 2027.
How many months until Columbus Day?
About 1 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Columbus Day always on the same date?
Columbus Day always falls on the second Monday of October, so the date moves every year. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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