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What Holidays are in October 2024?
The month of October has one federal holiday. Columbus Day always falls on the second Monday in October - this year the holiday lands on Monday, October 14th.
Columbus Day
Since Columbus Day is a federal holiday, all non-essential federal government offices are closed, and all federal employees are paid even if they receive the day off. Many private-sector businesses also take the day off and recognize Columbus Day as a paid holiday.
Columbus Day became a national holiday by proclamation in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It serves to commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
Redcort Software
We will be open during our normal business hours on Columbus Day, October 14th, 8am - 5pm PST. For information on other upcoming federal and business holidays, see our Federal and Business holiday calendars.