what day is columbus day 2023

Columbus Day in 2023 is observed on Monday, October 9th. It is celebrated annually on the second Monday in October. Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates Christopher Columbuss first arrival to the Americas in 1492. It is also a day of controversy, as some Native American communities view it as a celebration of genocide. In some regions, large-scale parades and events are organized, while in others, no special events take place. On this day, banks, federal agencies, most government offices, schools, and many businesses close. However, actual observance of the holiday varies in different localities.