ProclamationThe White HouseOctober 7, 2026
U.S. to observe Columbus Day on October 12, 2026
The proclamation calls for public observances and U.S. flags on public buildings that day.
Summary
- Date: October 12, 2026
- The proclamation calls for ceremonies and activities to mark Columbus Day and directs U.S. flags to be displayed on all public buildings.
- It honors Christopher Columbus and Italian-American citizens, presenting Columbus’s voyage as influential in U.S. history.
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Source: The White House