Frances Xavier Cabrini Day 2026
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About Frances Xavier Cabrini Day 2026
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day 2026 falls on Monday, October 5. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, October 3.
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day is a Colorado state holiday on the first Monday in October, honoring the Italian immigrant nun who became the first U.S. citizen canonized a saint. Created to replace Columbus Day, it closes Colorado state offices and gives state employees a paid day off.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 5, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | October 4, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Frances Xavier Cabrini Day 2026
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal holiday |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Indigenous Peoples' Day | State holiday |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Native Americans' Day | State holiday |
| Oct 18 | Sun | Alaska Day | State holiday |
| Oct 30 | Fri | Nevada Day | State holiday |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in October; always a Monday
- Legal status
- Colorado paid state holiday; replaced Columbus Day in 2020
- Honors
- St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850–1917), first U.S. citizen canonized a saint
- A first
- First paid state holiday in the U.S. named for a woman
- Colorado ties
- Denver orphanage and the Mother Cabrini Shrine near Golden
Frequently asked questions
What day is Frances Xavier Cabrini Day in 2026?
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day 2026 is on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Is Frances Xavier Cabrini Day a day off in 2026?
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Frances Xavier Cabrini Day 2026?
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day 2026 was 25 days ago, on October 5, 2026.