October 2024 Calendar
October 2024 had 31 days, from Tuesday, October 1 to Thursday, October 31. It had 22 working days and one federal holiday: Columbus Day (Monday, October 14). An annular solar eclipse occurred on Wednesday, October 2.
Updated · By the YearlyCalendar.org team
- Federal holiday / day off
- Observance
- Weekend
US federal holidays shaded · Wk = ISO week number
| Wk | SundaySun | MondayMon | TuesdayTue | WednesdayWed | ThursdayThu | FridayFri | SaturdaySat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 1 | 2 | 3Rosh Hashanah | 4 | 5 | ||
| 41 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12Yom Kippur |
| 42 | 13 | 14Columbus Day | 15 | 16 | 17Sukkot (first day) | 18 | 19 |
| 43 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 44 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31Halloween |
Holidays and observances in October 2024
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown the evening before. | Thursday | Religious | |
| Yom Kippur Begins at sundown the evening before. | Saturday | Religious | |
| Columbus Day Also observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in many states and cities. | Monday | Federal | |
| Sukkot (first day) Begins at sundown the evening before. | Thursday | Religious | |
| Halloween | Thursday | Observance |
October 2024 at a glance
Key dates in October 2024
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT).
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Annular solar eclipse | Greatest eclipse Wednesday, October 2, 2:45 PM EDT. Visible from: Pacific, southern South America; annular in southern Chile and southern Argentina |
Moon phases in October 2024
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2024 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon | 2:49 PM EDT | |
| First Quarter | 2:55 PM EDT | |
| Full Moon (Hunter's Moon) | 7:26 AM EDT | |
| Last Quarter | 4:03 AM EDT |
September 2024 and November 2024
About October
From the Latin octo, "eight" — the eighth month of the old Roman calendar. Birthstone: Opal / Tourmaline. Birth flower: Marigold. Zodiac: Libra / Scorpio. All 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What are the first and last business days of October 2024?
The first business day was Tuesday, October 1 and the last was Thursday, October 31, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in October 2024?
October 2024 had 176 working hours at 8 hours per working day, or 184 hours for someone who worked through the federal holidays.
Are there any three-day weekends in October 2024?
Yes. Federal workers got one three-day weekend: Oct 12–14 (Columbus Day).
How many weekends are in October 2024?
October 2024 had four full Saturday–Sunday weekends. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays occurred five times and every other weekday four times.