October 2026 Calendar
October 2026 had 31 days, from Thursday, October 1 to Saturday, October 31. It had 21 working days and one federal holiday: Columbus Day (Monday, October 12).
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 | 3 | ||||
| 41 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 42 | 11 | 12Columbus Day | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 43 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 44 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31Halloween |
Holidays and observances in October 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day Also observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in many states and cities. | Monday | Federal | 24 days ago | |
| Halloween | Saturday | Observance | 5 days ago |
October 2026 at a glance
Moon phases in October 2026
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2026 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 9:25 AM EDT | |
| New Moon | 11:50 AM EDT | |
| First Quarter | 12:13 PM EDT | |
| Full Moon (Hunter's Moon) | 12:12 AM EDT |
September 2026 and November 2026
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 2026?
The first business day was Thursday, October 1 and the last was Friday, October 30, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in October 2026?
October 2026 had 168 working hours at 8 hours per working day, or 176 hours for someone who worked through the federal holidays.
Are there any three-day weekends in October 2026?
Yes. Federal workers got one three-day weekend: Oct 10–12 (Columbus Day).
How many weekends are in October 2026?
October 2026 had four full Saturday–Sunday weekends plus a lone Saturday on the 31st. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays occurred five times and every other weekday four times.