Monday, Oct. 13 will mark not one but two holidays: Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day.

A federal holiday observed on the second Monday of each October, Columbus Day has been celebrated since 1892, when it was established to honor Christopher Columbus' historic voyage. While not a federal holiday, Indigenous People's Day has become common in recent years as a way to recognize contributions made by Native Americans and detest Columbus' treatment of native peoples.

President Joe Biden became the first U.S. president to formally recognize Indigenous People's Day, issuing a proclamation in 2021. Biden recognized both holidays that year, which President Donald Trump has signaled he won't do in 2025.

Earlier this week, Trump signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 13 as Columbus Day, honor

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