Columbus Day, 2022

In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 10, 2022 as Columbus Day, commemorating Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage and honoring Italian American contributions to the United States. It directs that the U.S. flag be displayed on all public buildings on that date.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 61955

Record & deadlines

Oct 7, 2022Signed
Signed by the President
Oct 13, 2022FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 61955
Federal Register PDF
Oct 10, 2022
Flag display on public buildings for Columbus Day

Key directives

Display the flag of the United States on all public buildings on October 10, 2022

What to expect

Immediate

Flag display directive for October 10, 2022

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Annual cultural-political tension around Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples' Day observances; text acknowledges 'prejudice and violence' against Italian Americans but does not engage contemporary debates about Columbus's legacy