Indigenous People’s Day & Columbus Day
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day, recognized nationwide as federal holidays on the second Monday in October.
Some states have different observances:
- South Dakota marks Native Americans Day as a state holiday.
- North Dakota recognizes Columbus Day as a federal holiday, but not Indigenous Peoples Day as a state holiday.
- Minnesota observes Indigenous Peoples Day, but has dropped Columbus Day from its state holidays.
Most federal offices, banks, and post offices are closed, while state and local offices operate on normal schedules.
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Author summary: Observing Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day.