Columbus Day 2024 Observed. Columbus day is a national holiday in many countries of the americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the united states, which officially celebrates the anniversary of. Columbus day is a celebration held in memory of the landing of christopher columbus in america on october 12th 1492 based on the julian calendar.
โ a sign hangs above the trophy case at boston college’s conte forum mourning the deaths of former eagles hockey players johnny and matthew gaudreau in. Learn about the origin, significance, and states that observe or celebrate this federal holiday.