Primary source
- OPM — Federal Holidays (opm.gov)
- Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) (federalreserve.gov)
Data transcribed from these sources on: .
Columbus Day 2026: date observed and what it affected
As of : Columbus Day 2026 was observed on Monday, October 12, 2026, per the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal Reserve Banks were closed that day. It was a federal holiday for most federal employees, not for private employers.
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Key facts
- Date on the OPM calendar: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Statutory date: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Federal Reserve Banks: closed
- Applies to: most federal employees (federal holiday)
What it affects
- It is a federal holiday for most federal employees; it does not automatically bind private employers or states.
- Federal Reserve Banks are closed.
Extended data
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Observed date (OPM calendar) | Monday, October 12, 2026 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Statutory date | Monday, October 12, 2026 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Federal Reserve Banks | closed | Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) |
Formula: observed date = statutory date; if it falls on a Saturday → the preceding Friday; if on a Sunday → the following Monday
Worked example: Monday, October 12, 2026 is a weekday: no shift.
Questions
Which day was Columbus Day observed in 2026?
OPM lists Monday, October 12, 2026.
Are Federal Reserve Banks closed?
Yes, they are closed that day.
Does it change Social Security payments?
No payment group has a scheduled SSA payment on that day under SSA's rule (20 CFR 404.1807).
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