Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025 and Columbus Day are observed on the same date, October 13, which falls on the second Monday of October. Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1937, but it has recently faced criticism for celebrating Christopher Columbus's role in colonization. In 2021, President Joe Biden formally recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which celebrates the original peoples of North America and serves as a counter to Columbus Day. While not an official federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is recognized in over a dozen states, with some declaring it an official holiday or replacing Columbus Day altogether. In New Jersey, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not an official state holiday, but some municipalities and school districts observe it. Efforts to recognize the holiday at the state level have been introduced but not passed into law.