October 2025 Calendar
October 2025 had 31 days, from Wednesday, October 1 to Friday, October 31. It had 22 working days and one federal holiday: Columbus Day (Monday, October 13).
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 | 2Yom Kippur | 3 | 4 | |||
| 41 | 5 | 6 | 7Sukkot (first day) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 42 | 12 | 13Columbus Day | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 43 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 44 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31Halloween |
Holidays and observances in October 2025
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur Begins at sundown the evening before. | Thursday | Religious | |
| Sukkot (first day) Begins at sundown the evening before. | Tuesday | Religious | |
| Columbus Day Also observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in many states and cities. | Monday | Federal | |
| Halloween | Friday | Observance |
October 2025 at a glance
Moon phases in October 2025
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2025 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon (Harvest Moon) | 11:47 PM EDT | |
| Last Quarter | 2:13 PM EDT | |
| New Moon | 8:25 AM EDT | |
| First Quarter | 12:21 PM EDT |
September 2025 and November 2025
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 2025?
The first business day was Wednesday, October 1 and the last was Friday, October 31, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in October 2025?
October 2025 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 2025?
Yes. Federal workers got one three-day weekend: Oct 11–13 (Columbus Day).
How many weekends are in October 2025?
October 2025 had four full Saturday–Sunday weekends. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays occurred five times and every other weekday four times.