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

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

Updated on: Apr 28, 2025, 01:16:41 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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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.

Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?

Yes, Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the US.

Donald Trump's past statements about Columbus Day

During his last term, Trump praised Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day on several occasions. He also slammed former Vice President Kamala Harris for her statements.

“Kamala Harris is your stereotypical leftist. Not only does she want to raise taxes and defund the police—she also wants to cancel American traditions like Columbus Day,” Karoline Leavitt, the then national press secretary for the Trump campaign, said.

"President Trump will make sure Christopher Columbus' great legacy is honored and protect this holiday from radical leftists who want to erase our nation's history like Kamala Harris," Leavitt added.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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