In honor of Columbus Day, most banks, offices and government buildings are closed. The closures includes the United States Postal Service.
Celebrated on the second Monday in October annually, in 2009, Columbus Day falls on October 12.
Holiday Timeline
- 1792: The first recorded Columbus Day celebration was held New York City
- 1892: The Pledge of Allegiance, written by Francis Bellamy, was first recited publicly during the 400th anniversary celebration of Columbus' first voyageHistory.com History of Columbus Day
- 1937: President Roosevelt proclaimed October 12 as Columbus Day
- 1971: President Nixon declared the second Monday of October the national holiday for Columbus Day
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Fast Facts
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Date celebrated
Second Monday in October
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Where
North and South America, Spain
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Person associated with holiday
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Celebrates Columbus's voyage to America in 1942
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Federal holiday in the United States since 1934
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Banks, offices, government buildings and the U.S. Postal Service are closed
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Some schools close for the holiday
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Not celebrated in the state of Nevada
