Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day both fall on the same day, but when are the holidays, and who celebrates them?

Columbus Day, a federal holiday, is celebrated across the country with parades that highlight Italian-American heritage and pride, according to the Smithsonian Magazine . However, many have criticized the holiday and protested it for decades because of the way the Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, treated Indigenous people.

In 2021, former President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples' Day, on the same date as Columbus Day.

While Indigenous Peoples' Day is not recognized as a federal holiday, it is recognized as a holiday in certain cities and states.

When is Columbus Day 2025?

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