HB 858 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.

HB 858 changes the state holiday observed on the second Monday in October from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day. This policy affects state government operations, including public offices and schools, which typically close for legal holidays. The bill formally redesignates the holiday by replacing the current name and historical reference with Indigenous Peoples' Day. It does not alter the date or create new government obligations, only updating the official designation of an existing holiday.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
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Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
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