Columbus Day falls on the second Monday of October, and different states across the country will be celebrating the day next week in various ways. Some states recognize it as a paid holiday, while others recognize it as an unpaid public holiday or instead celebrate the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Columbus Day is one of the most debated holidays in the U.S. While it is an official federal holiday, meaning federal workers get the day off and there is no mail delivery and most banks close, some argue the holiday is disrespectful and that Christopher Columbus isn't an appropriate person to celebrate.
