Columbus Day 2027: Date, Observed Day and What's Open
Columbus Day 2027 is Monday, October 11, 2027. It is a federal holiday, so federal offices are closed for most federal employees, along with Federal Reserve Banks and the bond market (per SIFMA); NYSE is open.
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Maintained by Archie Chang · Dates and sources checked November 1, 2026 · Methodology & sources
All dates for the year: federal holidays 2027. To check any other day, use the federal holiday checker.
Columbus Day 2027 date and observed day
The holiday is named “Columbus Day” in 5 U.S.C. 6103(a), which sets the date as follows.
Columbus Day 2027 falls on a Monday, so there is no weekend shift: OPM lists Monday, October 11, 2027. OPM's rule for holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday is quoted below.
- Date: Monday, October 11, 2027
- Observed for federal pay and leave (most federal employees): Monday, October 11, 2027
- Official name: Columbus Day (5 U.S.C. 6103(a))
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for most Federal employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).) If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most Federal employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See Section 3(a) of Executive Order 11582, February 11, 1971.)
Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo), OPM: 2026 federal holidays
What is open and closed on Columbus Day 2027
Each row names its source. Market times are Eastern Time. NYSE and SIFMA dates are from their published 2027 lists; Federal Reserve Bank dates are from the Federal Reserve's holiday schedules; USPS dates are from the USPS 2027 holidays page.
| Who | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal offices and agencies | Closed | OPM lists Monday, October 11, 2027 as the Columbus Day holiday, and 5 U.S.C. 6103(a) makes it a legal public holiday. Federal offices are closed for most federal employees; employees whose work is required that day are covered by the holiday pay rules below.Source: OPM: 2026 federal holidays, 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo) |
| Federal Reserve Banks | Closed | Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Monday, October 11, 2027, which is on both the Federal Reserve Financial Services holiday schedule and the Board's K.8 table. Whether a bank or credit union branch is open is up to each bank: each bank sets its own hours, so check with yours.Source: Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules, Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8) |
| Direct deposit and ACH (FedACH) | Varies | When we checked on November 1, 2026, the Federal Reserve Financial Services FedACH holiday schedule listed 2026 processing times only, with no 2027 processing times for Columbus Day. Check that schedule before you plan a deposit or transfer around this date.Source: Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules |
| USPS Post Offices and delivery | Closed | USPS lists Columbus Day on Monday, October 11, 2027 on its 2027 holidays page. USPS says: "Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays." Confirm local Post Office hours with USPS.Source: USPS: holidays and events, USPS FAQ: No mail delivery? |
| Stock market (NYSE) | Open | NYSE's 2027 holiday list does not list Columbus Day, so it is not a scheduled NYSE closure. This page covers NYSE; check your exchange or broker for its own calendar and hours.Source: NYSE: holidays and trading hours |
| Bond market (SIFMA recommendation) | Closed | SIFMA recommends a full close for the U.S. bond market on Monday, October 11, 2027.Source: SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule |
| Public schools | Varies | The federal holiday law covers federal employees; it does not set school calendars. Closures differ by district and state, so check your district calendar.Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103 (legal public holidays) |
| State and local offices, courts, libraries | Varies | The federal holiday law covers federal employees. States, cities, courts and libraries set their own holiday schedules and observed days, so confirm with the office you need.Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103 (legal public holidays) |
| Private employers | Varies | Federal holidays bind federal employees, not private employers. The Department of Labor says the FLSA does not require payment for holidays, which are generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee. On government contracts covered by the Service Contract Act or the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, holiday pay can be required through the contract wage determinations. Check your employer and state law.Source: U.S. Department of Labor: Holiday Pay |
Closures marked "varies" are set locally. To check another day, use the bank holiday checker, Post Office holiday checker or the stock market holidays list.
Source: OPM: 2026 federal holidays, Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules, Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8), USPS: holidays and events, NYSE: holidays and trading hours, SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule
Federal employees: holiday pay and the observed day
Federal employees on a Monday-through-Friday schedule are off on the observed day above (Monday, October 11, 2027). An employee who has to work on a holiday is covered by 5 U.S.C. 5546(b), quoted below. Which day counts as the holiday for an employee on another schedule, and how premium pay applies, depends on the agency and pay system, so ask your HR office.
(b) An employee who performs work on a holiday designated by Federal statute, Executive order, or with respect to an employee of the government of the District of Columbia, by order of the District of Columbia Council, is entitled to pay at the rate of his basic pay, plus premium pay at a rate equal to the rate of his basic pay, for that holiday work which is not— (1) in excess of 8 hours; or (2) overtime work as defined by section 5542(a) of this title.
See the 2027 federal pay period calendar for pay periods and pay dates.
Source: 5 U.S.C. 5546: Pay for Sunday and holiday work (GovInfo), OPM: 2026 federal holidays
Military and VA pay dates around Columbus Day 2027
Columbus Day 2027 does not move an active-duty payday on this site's military pay dates calculator, because Monday, October 11, 2027 is not the 1st or 15th.
Active-duty paydays from two weeks before to two weeks after the holiday: Friday, October 1, 2027 and Friday, October 15, 2027.
VA pays a month's benefits on the first day of the next month, moved earlier when that day falls on a weekend or legal holiday (38 U.S.C. 5120(e)). In the same window: September 2027 benefits on Friday, October 1, 2027.
These are computed dates. Check myPay and DFAS for your own deposit date, and VA for your benefit payment.
Full schedules: military pay dates and VA disability pay dates.
About Columbus Day
36 U.S.C. 107 covers Columbus Day. The start of the section reads:
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating the second Monday in October as Columbus Day; …
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Questions
Is Columbus Day 2027 a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day is a legal public holiday under 5 U.S.C. 6103(a), and OPM lists it on its 2027 federal holidays schedule on Monday, October 11, 2027.
Are banks open on Columbus Day 2027?
Federal Reserve Banks are closed on Monday, October 11, 2027, which is on both the Federal Reserve Financial Services holiday schedule and the Board's K.8 table. Whether a bank or credit union branch is open is up to each bank: each bank sets its own hours, so check with yours.
Is mail delivered on Columbus Day 2027?
USPS lists Columbus Day on Monday, October 11, 2027 on its 2027 holidays page. USPS says: "Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Saturday, with the exception of postal holidays." Confirm local Post Office hours with USPS.
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day 2027?
NYSE's 2027 holiday list does not list Columbus Day, so it is not a scheduled NYSE closure. This page covers NYSE; check your exchange or broker for its own calendar and hours. The bond market is different: SIFMA recommends a full close for the U.S. bond market on Monday, October 11, 2027.
Do federal employees get extra pay for working on Columbus Day 2027?
A covered employee who performs work on a holiday designated by Federal statute or Executive order is entitled to basic pay plus premium pay equal to basic pay, for holiday work that is not in excess of 8 hours and is not overtime work (5 U.S.C. 5546(b)). Your agency and pay system decide how it applies, so ask your HR office.
Does Columbus Day 2027 change my military or VA pay date?
Not for the dates this site computes. Active-duty pay is scheduled for the 1st and the 15th, and Monday, October 11, 2027 is not one of them. VA's first-of-the-month deposit dates are not affected either. Check myPay, DFAS and VA for your own dates.
When is Columbus Day 2028?
Columbus Day 2028 is Monday, October 9, 2028. OPM's 2028 federal holidays table lists Monday, October 9, 2028.
Sources: 5 U.S.C. 6103: Holidays (GovInfo) · 5 U.S.C. 5546: Pay for Sunday and holiday work (GovInfo) · OPM: 2026 federal holidays · Federal Reserve Financial Services: Holiday Schedules · Federal Reserve Board: Holidays Observed (K.8) · USPS: holidays and events · USPS FAQ: No mail delivery? · NYSE: holidays and trading hours · SIFMA: U.S. holiday schedule · 38 U.S.C. 5120 (VA payment dates) · 36 U.S.C. 107: Columbus Day (GovInfo)