Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures). It is typically celebrated on the second Monday of October, which is the same day as Columbus Day, a federal holiday that honors the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes the Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years and celebrates their resilience, strength, and contributions to American society.

In 2021, President Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day, calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The proclamation recognizes the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, acknowledges their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Governments trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations.

Indigenous Peoples Day is not yet a federal holiday, but it is an official city and state holiday in various localities). Some members of Indigenous communities say recognizing the day does not go far enough, and there are two bills in Congress proposing to make it a federal holiday.

Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated in various ways, including through ceremonies, activities, and events that honor Indigenous cultures and histories. It is also a day of protest and activism, as some Indigenous communities use the day to raise awareness about ongoing issues and challenges they face.