How Many Days Until Columbus Day?
There are 96 days until Columbus Day, on Monday, October 12, 2026. Columbus Day in the United States is the second Monday of October, so its date moves each year. The counter resolves it for you.
Countdown to Columbus Day
Monday, October 12, 2026About the countdown to Columbus Day
As the second Monday of October, the date ranges from October 8 to October 14.
Many places observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date.
The counter above reads from your device clock and refreshes every second, so the days, hours, minutes and seconds always reflect the time remaining right now. When Columbus Day arrives, the page quietly moves its target to the following year so the countdown never runs out of road.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Columbus Day?
There are 96 days until Columbus Day, which falls on Monday, October 12, 2026. The live counter above updates every second.
What day of the week is Columbus Day this time?
The next Columbus Day falls on a Monday (Monday, October 12, 2026). The weekday can change from year to year, which the countdown accounts for automatically.
Does this countdown update every year?
Yes. Once Columbus Day passes, the page rolls its target forward to the next occurrence, so the countdown stays accurate without any manual updates.
Is the Columbus Day countdown based on my time zone?
The day count uses your device's local date, so the number of days matches your own calendar. The live seconds tick down from your local clock.
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