Native Americans' Day 2027
There are 343 days until Native Americans' Day 2027 — Monday, October 11, 2027.
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About Native Americans' Day 2027
Native Americans' Day 2027 falls on Monday, October 11. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, October 9.
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 2027
- Nov 11, 2027 Veterans Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Nov 25, 2027 Thanksgiving Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in October 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | Sat | Rosh Hashanah | Religious observance |
| Oct 4 | Mon | Frances Xavier Cabrini Day | State holiday |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal holiday |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Yom Kippur | Religious observance |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Indigenous Peoples' Day | State holiday |
| Oct 18 | Mon | Alaska Day | State holiday |
| Oct 29 | Fri | Nevada Day | State holiday |
| Oct 31 | Sun | Halloween | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, October 11, 2027
- 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 2027?
Native Americans' Day 2027 is on Monday, October 11, 2027.
Is Native Americans' Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 343 days until Native Americans' Day 2027 (October 11, 2027) as of today.