What is what holiday is october 10 2016?

October 10, 2016, is celebrated as Columbus Day in the United States. This day is a federal holiday that commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It is observed on the second Monday of October each year. Columbus Day is marked with parades, festivals, and other events in many cities and towns across America. However, in recent years there has been a growing movement to change the holiday to Indigenous Peoples' Day, recognizing and celebrating the history and cultures of Native American communities.