Next date
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Monday, October 11, 2027
- Federal name
- Columbus Day
- How the date is set
- The second Monday in October. The federal calendar lists it as Columbus Day.
- The year after
- Monday, October 9, 2028
Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day Food Truck
October long weekend
One fall Monday off, one easy party.
The second Monday in October is Columbus Day on the federal calendar and Indigenous Peoples’ Day in DC and a number of other communities. Either way, it is a fall long weekend, and that means gatherings.
- 100% halal menu
- Federal holidays
- Federal holiday
When to book
Aim to ask by Monday, August 30, 2027
October is one of the busiest outdoor months in the region. Six weeks ahead keeps the most dates open.
A suggestion based on roughly 6 weeks of notice, not a deadline. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day
A food truck for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The next one falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. Federal offices and banks close and some schools are off, which makes it a natural weekend for fall gatherings while the weather is still mild.
We keep this page practical: a fall-weekend party, a team lunch on the workday before, or a community event that marks the day. If your event honors Indigenous cultures, the program belongs to the organizers; we are there to feed the people who come.
Planning tips
- Mid-October evenings cool quickly; plan lights and a warm layer for the line.
- October weekends are peak season for fall festivals, so plan ahead.
- Check whether your local schools are open that Monday before planning a family event.
Event ideas
Ways to book the truck for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Long-weekend fall party
Mild October afternoons are made for a backyard or cul-de-sac gathering with the truck at the curb.
Agency lunch before the holiday
Federal teams and contractors in DC and Northern Virginia gather on the Friday before the three-day weekend.
Community heritage event
Organizers running a cultural program add pay-your-own food for visitors.
Grilled chicken, peppers, onions and melted cheese.
Seasoned lamb, fresh vegetables and cool sauce in pita.
Grilled steak and melted cheese in a toasted tortilla.
Hand-breaded chicken tenders with a crisp finish.
Crunchy golden onion rings.
Warm cinnamon-sugar churros.
Event menus and pricing are quoted per event.
Questions
Indigenous Peoples’ Day questions.
Something else? Call or text 571-992-6050 or email info@bella-bites.com.
Is Indigenous Peoples’ Day a federal holiday?
The federal holiday on the second Monday in October is officially Columbus Day. The District of Columbia and a number of other communities observe it as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2027?
Monday, October 11, 2027. It is always the second Monday in October.
Can we book on short notice?
Sometimes. Check our short-notice page or call, and we tell you straight away if the truck is free.
How much does it cost to book the truck?
Every event is quoted individually. Price depends on the date, location, guest count, service time, menu and whether the host covers the food or guests pay for their own. Request your date and we will send a quote.
Is the food halal?
Yes. Bella Bites serves a 100% halal menu, cooked to order on the truck.
Where do you bring the truck?
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland, including Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Fairfax County, VA, Loudoun County, VA, Prince William County, VA, Montgomery County, MD, Prince George's County, MD. Not sure if you are in range? Call 571-992-6050 or send the address with your request.
Your event. Our next stop.
October long weekend.
Let’s plan it.
Send the date, the place and a rough headcount. We reply with availability, a menu plan for your crowd and a quote.
