When Is Columbus Day 2025?

Columbus Day 2025

Columbus Day is the only federal holiday in the month of October. It always observed on the second Monday of the month. This year, Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 13, 2025.

This year, Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 13, 2025

Origins of Columbus Day

Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. The holiday was officially established in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and is recognized as a federal holiday in the United States.

What Columbus Day Means for Business

On Columbus Day, non-essential federal government offices close, and federal employees typically receive paid time off. Most banks and public financial institutions are also closed. While not all private business observe the holiday, some businesses do provide the day off as a paid holiday for their employees.

Businesses observing the Columbus Day holiday may find it impacts their employee scheduling, PTO tracking, and payroll processing for that week. With banks and other federal institutions closed on Monday October 13, activities requiring these services need to be scheduled around the holiday.

Redcort Software

Redcort Software will remain open during our regular business hours on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13th, 2025. We’re here to assist you from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

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