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Is Columbus Day A Federal Holiday ? Monday, October. 13, is unique. It celebrates both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. People celebrate Columbus Day on the second Monday in October. It has been a national holiday since 1892. Parades across the country show Italian-American heritage and pride, according to *Smithsonian* magazine.
In 2021, former President Joe Biden declared the first Indigenous Peoples' Day. They made this announcement on the same day as Columbus Day. It's not a government event, but some cities and states do recognize it. The decree came after much feedback on Christopher Columbus's treatment of Native Americans.
In 2021, former President Joe Biden declared the first Indigenous Peoples' Day. They made this announcement on the same day as Columbus Day. It's not a government event, but some cities and states do recognize it. The decree came after much feedback on Christopher Columbus's treatment of Native Americans.
