The federal holiday on October 9, 2023 in the United States was Columbus Day , which is also widely observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Quick Scoop: What Federal Holiday Is October 9, 2023?

  • October 9, 2023 was a Monday.
  • On the U.S. federal calendar, that date was designated as Columbus Day.
  • Many states and cities instead recognize or co-recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the same date, sometimes in place of Columbus Day and sometimes alongside it.

Federal vs. State and Other Observances

Even though the date is the same, the name of the holiday can differ depending on where you are:

  • Federal government (nationwide): Columbus Day was the official federal holiday on Monday, October 9, 2023.
  • Some states and cities: Marked the day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of or in addition to Columbus Day.
  • Other observances the same day: Lists of 2023 holidays also show Leif Erikson Day, Thanksgiving (Canada), and various fun or niche observances on October 9, but these are not U.S. federal holidays.

At a Glance (Status on 10/9/2023)

Type Name on Oct 9, 2023 Official status in U.S.
Federal holiday Columbus Day Full U.S. federal holiday (non‑essential federal offices closed)
Common alternate observance Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recognized as a holiday or observance in many states and cities
Other same‑day events Leif Erikson Day, World Post Day, etc. Observances only, not federal holidays
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