Trump says he is bringing back Columbus Day, but it was never canceled

Apr 28, 2025 01:08 AM IST

President Donald Trump on Sunday posted about ‘bringing back’ Columbus Day ‘from the ashes’

President Donald Trump on Sunday posted about ‘bringing back’ Columbus Day ‘from the ashes’. The 78-year-old further accused Democrats of destroying ‘Christopher Columbus’ and his reputation. However, several Trump critics on social media noted that Columbus Day was never gone and is listed as Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day on calendars.

President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Saturday(AP)

“I’m bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes. The Democrats did everything possible to destroy Christopher Columbus, his reputation, and all of the Italians that love him so much.“They tore down his Statues, and put up nothing but ‘WOKE,’ or even worse, nothing at all! Well, you’ll be happy to know, Christopher is going to make a major comeback,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“I am hereby reinstating Columbus Day under the same rules, dates, and locations, as it has had for all of the many decades before!” he added.

When is Columbus Day?

Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday in October in the United States. In 2025, it will fall on October 13.

Why is Columbus Day recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

Columbus Day is also recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many US states and cities due to the controversial legacy of Christopher Columbus. While Columbus Day historically commemorates Columbus’s 1492 arrival in the Americas, often celebrating Italian-American heritage, critics argue it glorifies a figure whose actions led to the colonization.