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Monday, October 12, 2026, features public holidays and observances across several countries.
Key Public Holidays
National Heroes’ Day (The Bahamas): Observed on the second Monday of October
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (United States): Celebrated as a federal holiday on the second Monday of October. Federal offices, post offices, and most traditional banks close, while UPS and FedEx remain open. Many states and cities also recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on this date.
Fiji Day (Observed) (Fiji): Formally declared as an observed public holiday by the Fijian government on Monday, October 12, 2026, following Fiji Day on Saturday, October 10.
