October 2026 Calendar
Updated November 6, 2026 · Edited by the JanuaryCalendar.com team
October 2026 started on Thursday, October 1, and ended on Saturday, October 31. It had 31 days, 22 weekdays and 21 US working days. US federal holidays: Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) (Mon, Oct 12).
- Starts
- Thursday
- Days
- 31
- US working days
- 21
- Full moon
- Oct 26
- Birthstone
- Opal
- Zodiac
- Libra, Scorpio
October 2026
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3Last Quarter | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10New Moon |
| 11 | 12Columbus Day | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18First Quarter | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25BST ends (UK) | 26Full Moon | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31Halloween |
- Oct 3◑ Last Quarter, 9:25 a.m. EDT
- Oct 10● New Moon, 11:50 a.m. EDT
- Oct 12Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day)
- Oct 18◐ First Quarter, 12:13 p.m. EDT
- Oct 25British Summer Time ends (UK)
- Oct 26○ Full Moon, 12:12 a.m. EDT
- Oct 31Halloween
October 2026 holidays and observances
| Date | Day | Holiday or observance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | Mon | Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) | Federal holiday |
| Oct 25 | Sun | British Summer Time ends (UK) | Clock change |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance |
Dates follow federal rules (a holiday on Saturday is observed Friday, on Sunday the following Monday). UK bank holidays follow standard rules; one-off extra holidays are announced by the government.
Moon phases
| Phase | Date (Eastern) | Time (ET) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ◑ Last Quarter | Saturday, October 3 | 9:25 a.m. EDT | Oct 03, 13:25 UTC |
| ● New Moon | Saturday, October 10 | 11:50 a.m. EDT | Oct 10, 15:50 UTC |
| ◐ First Quarter | Sunday, October 18 | 12:13 p.m. EDT | Oct 18, 16:13 UTC |
| ○ Full Moon | Monday, October 26 | 12:12 a.m. EDT | Oct 26, 04:12 UTC |
Calculated with standard astronomical algorithms; Eastern Time.
Working days
October 2026 had 21 working days in the US: 22 weekdays minus 1 federal holiday on a weekday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday occurred five times.
| Weekday | Count |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 4 |
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 4 |
| Wednesday | 4 |
| Thursday | 5 |
| Friday | 5 |
| Saturday | 5 |
Week numbers
| ISO week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week 40 | Oct 1 – 4 |
| Week 41 | Oct 5 – 11 |
| Week 42 | Oct 12 – 18 |
| Week 43 | Oct 19 – 25 |
| Week 44 | Oct 26 – 31 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many days are in October 2026?
October 2026 had 31 days. It started on a Thursday and ended on a Saturday.
How many working days are in October 2026?
October 2026 had 21 US working days (22 weekdays minus federal holidays).
What federal holidays are in October 2026?
Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) (Mon, Oct 12).
When is the full moon in October 2026?
The full moon occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 a.m. EDT.
What is the October birthstone and zodiac sign?
The October birthstone is opal. People born Oct 1–22 are Libra; those born Oct 23–31 are Scorpio.