October 2026 Calendar
A printable October 2026 calendar with US holidays marked. Print it below, or download it as a PDF, editable Word or Excel file.
October 2026
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 ◖ |
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 ● | 12 Columbus Day | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 ◕ | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 ◯ | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 Halloween |
October 2026 has 31 days, starts on a Thursday, and covers ISO weeks 40–44. There are 21 working days and 9 weekend days.
About October 2026
October is peak autumn, with falling leaves, cooler air and Halloween on the 31st. It's a popular month for festivals and fall travel.
- Length: 31 days, from Thursday October 1 to Saturday October 31.
- Working days: 21 (168 working hours); 9 weekend days.
- Week numbers: ISO weeks 40–44; days 274–304 of the year, in Q4.
- Season & sky: a autumn month, with 4 moon phases and the Opal & Tourmaline birthstone.
Make it yours: want October on a designed background or with your own photo? Open it in the calendar maker, or download the fully editable Word version and type your events straight into the boxes.
Holidays & Observances in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | Federal |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Halloween |
Moon Phases in October 2026
| Phase | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| ◖ | Last Quarter | Saturday, October 3 |
| ● | New Moon | Sunday, October 11 |
| ◕ | First Quarter | Sunday, October 18 |
| ◯ | Full Moon | Monday, October 26 |
October Facts
| Birthstone | Opal & Tourmaline |
| Birth flowers | Marigold & Cosmos |
| Zodiac signs | Libra (until October 22), then Scorpio |
| Season | autumn |
| Quarter | Q4 2026 |
Print, Customize & Plan
- 🖨 Use the Print button above, or grab the PDF, Word or Excel download.
- 🎨 Add a designed background from our template gallery or your own photo in the calendar maker.
- 💼 Planning tools: working days in 2026 · days between dates · all 2026 formats.
- 📅 See the full 2026 yearly calendar or all 2026 holidays.
Notable Dates in October
| Date | Occasion | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | International Coffee Day | fun |
| Oct 2 | International Day of Non-Violence | observance |
| Oct 4 | World Animal Day | awareness |
| Oct 5 | World Teachers' Day | observance |
| varies | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day (2nd Monday) | holiday |
| Oct 10 | World Mental Health Day | awareness |
| Oct 16 | World Food Day | awareness |
| Oct 24 | United Nations Day | observance |
| Oct 31 | Halloween | holiday |
October 2026 Calendar FAQ
How many days are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 31 days. It begins on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday.
How many working days are in October 2026?
There are 21 working days in October 2026 (about 168 working hours), after taking out weekends and any observed federal holidays. It also has 9 weekend days.
What week numbers does October 2026 cover?
October 2026 spans ISO weeks 40 through 44, covering days 274 to 304 of the year.
What holidays are in October 2026?
October 2026 includes Columbus Day, Halloween.
What day of the week is Columbus Day 2026?
Columbus Day 2026 falls on a Monday, October 12.