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When is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day 2024? What you should know
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When is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day 2024? What you should know

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Columbus Day will be celebrated early next week.

While many people still honor the memory of Columbus' arrival in America and thereby celebrate the Italian-American heritage, many indigenous people protest against it because of the destruction Columbus supposedly inflicted on them. Because of this, many states and cities now celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October instead of on Columbus Day.

Last year, the Biden administration issued a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day for the third consecutive year. The commemoration of Native American history and culture is now recognized federally along with Columbus Day, which is traditionally celebrated on the same day.

Here's what else you should know about the holiday and when it falls this year.

When is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day?

It is Monday, October 14th and a federal holiday.

What does the holiday celebrate?

The day was originally considered to commemorate Columbus' arrival in America in 1492. According to Britannica.com, “Italian immigrants to the United States began celebrating Columbus Day in 1792.”

When was Columbus Day officially recognized as a holiday?

According to Britannica.com, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared Columbus Day a national holiday in 1937.

Which states no longer recognize Columbus Day?

Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Washington DC and South Dakota officially celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day.

Why is Columbus Day considered controversial?

People of Italian-American descent and others celebrate Columbus as an American hero, but others object to the voyage that marked the beginning of the genocide of many native peoples.

“The fact that American colonialism has been viewed as a non-issue and celebrated as a good thing throughout history is deeply problematic for any of us who live in a (Native American) community or reservation,” said Scott Stevens, the director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program at Syracuse University, USA Today said in a previous article.

What is closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day?

On Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, people can expect the following to be closed:

  • Government Offices: Federal, state and city offices are closed, including DMV, libraries, courts and RMV.
  • Post offices
  • Banks
  • Garbage pickup: Municipal and private haulers may have different schedules.

What is open on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day?

On Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, you can expect the following to be open:

  • National stores like Target and Walmart are open
  • grocery stores
  • Pharmacies
  • Stock market
  • Liquor stores
  • UPS and FedEx: UPS and FedEx are operating mostly as usual, although FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy service may have changed.

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