Map Shows How States Mark Columbus Day As Trump Vows To Protect Holiday
Summary
Columbus Day is a federal holiday observed differently across U.S. states. While some states give a paid day off for Columbus Day, others replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day or do not observe it as a paid holiday. President Donald Trump has publicly supported Columbus Day and pledged to protect Christopher Columbus's legacy.Key Facts
- Columbus Day is a federal holiday, but states vary in how they observe it.
- 30 states recognize Columbus Day in some form, but only 20 states give a paid day off to state government workers.
- Some states celebrate both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, while others have replaced Columbus Day entirely with Indigenous Peoples Day.
- President Donald Trump hosted a Columbus Day event at the White House and issued a proclamation defending Columbus’s legacy.
- A replica of a Columbus statue removed in Baltimore was installed on White House grounds in 2023.
- States like Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and New York give a standalone paid Columbus Day holiday.
- Some states, such as Florida and Texas, recognize the day but do not give a paid holiday.
- Tennessee shifts its Columbus Day observance to the Friday after Thanksgiving to create a four-day weekend.
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