PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The second Monday of October is a holiday, but its name may depend on where you are in the United States.

While the holiday is only federally recognized as Columbus Day, former President Joe Biden issued proclamations recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day each year of his presidency, beginning in 2021.

Some states will be formally recognizing both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day on Oct. 13, but in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Indigenous Peoples' Day is not recognized in state law.

Here's a look at the holiday's history and whether a name change is in the works locally:

Rhode Island

According to Rhode Island's State Librarian, Columbus Day was first established in 1910 as a holiday celebrated annually on Oct. 12. In 1969, Columbus Day was established

See Full Page