Native Americans' Day 2026
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About Native Americans' Day 2026
Native Americans' Day 2026 falls on Monday, October 12. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, October 10.
Native Americans' Day is South Dakota's legal holiday on the second Monday in October, the date the rest of the country calls Columbus Day. State offices close, and because the day coincides with a federal holiday, post offices, banks and federal offices are closed too.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Native Americans' Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 12, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | October 11, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Native Americans' Day 2026
- 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)
- Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Mon | Frances Xavier Cabrini Day | State holiday |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal holiday |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Indigenous Peoples' 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 12, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Monday in October (same date as federal Columbus Day)
- Legal status
- South Dakota legal holiday (SDCL 1-5-1); replaces Columbus Day in the state
- First observed
- October 8, 1990, during South Dakota's Year of Reconciliation
- Key figures
- Governor George S. Mickelson and publisher Tim Giago
- Observed in
- South Dakota only under this name
Frequently asked questions
What day is Native Americans' Day in 2026?
Native Americans' Day 2026 is on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Native Americans' Day a day off in 2026?
Native Americans' Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Native Americans' Day 2026?
Native Americans' Day 2026 was 21 days ago, on October 12, 2026.