October Columbus Day 2020
Columbus day is a u s.
October columbus day 2020. Do hereby proclaim october 12 2020 as columbus day. Over the last few decades however this celebration has faced serious controversy due to christopher columbus various horrific acts against native americans throughout his life as an explorer. It marks the anniversary of christopher columbus arrival to america on october 12 1492. In the usa it is observed on the second monday in october.
While some are taking the day off employer depending some will be working as normal but will. Columbus day is on the second monday of october. Columbus day 2020 is today october 12. Read about columbus day in usa in 2020.
All news more than 500. Columbus day is a u s. Proclamation on columbus day 2020. Federal holiday commemorates the date when christopher columbus first set foot in the americas.
Chicago removes 2 christopher columbus statues as part of white house plan. Columbus day which commemorates christopher columbus discovery of the americas will be observed on monday oct. To find out what the weather will be like where you are check your local weather on any. The holiday is always observed on the second monday in october.
Columbus day was first recognized in 1937 but only 21 states give federal workers off. Columbus day also known as indigenous peoples day is observed this year on monday october 12 2020 since it is a national holiday you may be wondering if the usps is open or closed for mail. National days in october 2020. Holiday that commemorates the landing of christopher columbus in the americas in 1492 and columbus day 2020 is on monday october 12.
Holiday celebrated on october 12 commemorating the landing of christopher columbus in the americas in 1492.