Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on different dates depending on the location:
- In the United States, Indigenous Peoples Day is observed on the second Monday of October, which in 2025 falls on October 13. This day honors Indigenous American peoples and serves as an alternative to Columbus Day, recognized officially in various cities and states and since 2021 by presidential proclamation.
- Canada observes National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the summer solstice, which holds cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities.
- The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed globally on August 9 each year. For 2025, the United Nations will hold the online observance on August 8, as August 9 falls on a Saturday. This date commemorates the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.
So, depending on the context or country, Indigenous Peoples Day can be on August 9 (international), June 21 (Canada), or October 13 (U.S. in 2025).
