October 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12Columbus Day | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- Oct 12 Columbus Day
October 2026 has 31 days and starts on Thursday, October 1.
October 2026 facts
Federal holidays in October 2026
Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Weekdays and business days in October 2026
October 2026 has 4 Sundays, 4 Mondays, 4 Tuesdays, 4 Wednesdays, 5 Thursdays, 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays. That is 22 weekdays and 9 weekend days. Federal holidays fall on 1 weekday in October 2026, leaving 21 business days.
Where October 2026 sits in the year
October 2026 is in the fourth quarter. October 1, 2026 is day 274 of 2026, and October 31, 2026 is day 304, with 61 days left in the year after the month ends. October 2026 runs from ISO week 40 of 2026 through ISO week 44 of 2026.
October 2026 compared with October 2025
October 2025 started on Wednesday. October 2026 starts on Thursday. Columbus Day was Monday, October 13, 2025 and in 2026 it is Monday, October 12, 2026.
October 2026 day-by-day planner
Use the notes column for deadlines, appointments, or reminders. Weekend and U.S. federal holiday dates are identified so the table can also serve as a basic work-planning sheet.
| Date | Day | Day type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday | Weekday | |
| 2 | Friday | Weekday | |
| 3 | Saturday | Weekend | |
| 4 | Sunday | Weekend | |
| 5 | Monday | Weekday | |
| 6 | Tuesday | Weekday | |
| 7 | Wednesday | Weekday | |
| 8 | Thursday | Weekday | |
| 9 | Friday | Weekday | |
| 10 | Saturday | Weekend | |
| 11 | Sunday | Weekend | |
| 12 | Monday | Federal holiday — Columbus Day | |
| 13 | Tuesday | Weekday | |
| 14 | Wednesday | Weekday | |
| 15 | Thursday | Weekday | |
| 16 | Friday | Weekday | |
| 17 | Saturday | Weekend | |
| 18 | Sunday | Weekend | |
| 19 | Monday | Weekday | |
| 20 | Tuesday | Weekday | |
| 21 | Wednesday | Weekday | |
| 22 | Thursday | Weekday | |
| 23 | Friday | Weekday | |
| 24 | Saturday | Weekend | |
| 25 | Sunday | Weekend | |
| 26 | Monday | Weekday | |
| 27 | Tuesday | Weekday | |
| 28 | Wednesday | Weekday | |
| 29 | Thursday | Weekday | |
| 30 | Friday | Weekday | |
| 31 | Saturday | Weekend |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Days in Month | 31 |
| Weeks | 5 |
| US Federal Holidays | 1 |
| Season | Fall |
| Day of Year (Start) | 274 |
| Days Remaining in Year | 61 |
| Leap Year | No |
Year Overview - October 2026 in Context
Holidays in October:
Columbus Day (12)
Frequently Asked Questions about October 2026
How many days are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 31 days. This includes 22 weekdays and 9 weekend days.
What day of the week does October 2026 start on?
October 2026 starts on Thursday. The month ends on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Is 2026 a leap year?
No, 2026 is not a leap year. February 2026 has 28 days. The next leap year is 2028.
What US holidays are in October 2026?
Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 12, 2026.
How many weekdays are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 22 weekdays and 9 weekend days. 21 of those weekdays remain after removing 1 weekday federal holiday.