Overview
- President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on October 9 designating Monday, October 13, 2025 as Columbus Day and rescinding the federal recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
- The proclamation calls for flags to be displayed on public buildings and urges Americans to mark the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
- Trump praised Christopher Columbus as “the original American hero” and cast the move as part of a broader campaign to “restore the truth” in U.S. history, including ordering reviews of Smithsonian museum narratives.
- President Joe Biden in 2021 had recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day alongside Columbus Day, and many jurisdictions now observe alternatives such as Indigenous Peoples' Day or Native American Day, including Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, Vermont and South Dakota.
- Federal offices and the U.S. Postal Service will close, but many schools and some state or local offices remain open, with Florida districts among those keeping classes in session.