Today
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Today's Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Today's Holiday | No major holiday |
| Day of the Year | 276 |
| Days Remaining in Year | 89 |
| Year Completed | 75.6% |
October 2026 at a Glance
October 2026 has 31 days. It begins on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday, with 5 Saturdays and 4 Sundays.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Month | October |
| Month Number | 10 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Total Days | 31 |
| Weeks | 4 weeks + 3 days |
| Calendar Weeks (rows) | 5 |
| Weekdays | 22 |
| Weekend Days | 9 |
| Mondays | 4 |
| Tuesdays | 4 |
| Wednesdays | 4 |
| Thursdays | 5 |
| Fridays | 5 |
| Saturdays | 5 |
| Sundays | 4 |
| Month Starts | Thursday |
| Month Ends | Saturday |
| Quarter | Q4 (Oct to Dec) |
| Days Passed | 3 |
| Days Remaining | 28 |
| Month Completed | 9.7% |
| Total Holidays | 32 |
| Public Holidays | 1 |
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Holidays and Long Weekends in October 2026
October 2026 includes 1 US federal holiday. Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 12, giving a 3-day weekend.
Notable state observances and regional holidays this month include Frances Xavier Cabrini Day on October 5, American Indian Heritage Day on October 12, Fraternal Day on October 12, and Indigenous People's Day on October 12. See the full list in the holidays section below.
Week Numbers in October 2026
October 2026 spans ISO weeks 40 through 44.
| ISO week | Dates in October | Days | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | October 1 to 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Week 41 | October 5 to 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Week 42 | October 12 to 18 | 7 | 4 |
| Week 43 | October 19 to 25 | 7 | 5 |
| Week 44 | October 26 to 31 | 6 | 5 |
How Many Working Days Are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 31 days in total: 22 weekdays and 9 weekend days. 1 US federal day off falls on a weekday: Columbus Day (October 12). That leaves 21 working days in the month.
The month begins on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday. It falls in Q4, the fourth quarter of 2026.
Weekend Dates in October 2026
Saturdays fall on October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Sundays fall on October 4, 11, 18 and 25. That gives 9 weekend days to plan around. There are five Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in October 2026.
October 2026 Calendar Layout
The calendar above runs 31 days from October 1, a Thursday, to October 31, a Saturday, and fills 5 calendar rows. The same dates land on the same weekdays in October 2015, October 2020, October 2037 and October 2043, so those months print as an identical grid. Holiday dates still move, so check the holiday list on this page before reusing one.
Download the October 2026 calendar as a PDF for printing or a PNG for screens. Both fit US Letter and A4 without changing margins. No sign up, no watermark, no email.
USA Holidays and Observances – October 2026
| Oct 02 | Last Day of Sukkot | Oct 03 | Shmini Atzeret | Oct 04 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi |
| Oct 04 | Simchat Torah | Oct 05 | Child Health Day | Oct 05 | Frances Xavier Cabrini Day |
| Oct 06 | German American Day | Oct 09 | Leif Erikson Day | Oct 11 | Casimir Pulaski Day |
| Oct 11 | Navratri | Oct 12 | American Indian Heritage Day | Oct 12 | Columbus Day |
| Oct 12 | Discoverers' Day | Oct 12 | Fraternal Day | Oct 12 | Indigenous People's Day |
| Oct 12 | Indigenous People's Day (Tentative Date) | Oct 12 | Native American Day | Oct 12 | Yorktown Victory Day |
| Oct 13 | Navy Birthday | Oct 15 | White Cane Safety Day | Oct 16 | Boss's Day |
| Oct 17 | Sweetest Day | Oct 18 | Alaska Day | Oct 19 | Alaska Day observed |
| Oct 20 | Dussehra | Oct 30 | Nevada Day | Oct 31 | Halloween |
October 2026 Calendar FAQ
How many days are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 31 days. It runs from October 1 (a Thursday) to October 31 (a Saturday).
What day of the week is October 1, 2026?
October 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday.
How many weekends are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 9 weekend days: 5 Saturdays and 4 Sundays. Saturdays fall on October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Sundays fall on October 4, 11, 18 and 25.
How many working days are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 22 weekdays. 1 US federal day off falls on a weekday: Columbus Day (October 12). That leaves 21 working days.
What holidays are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 1 US federal holiday: Columbus Day on Monday, October 12.
Which week numbers cover October 2026?
October 2026 starts in ISO week 40 and ends in ISO week 44.
Does any other year have the same October calendar as 2026?
Yes. October 2026 starts on a Thursday and has 31 days, which is the same layout as October 2015, October 2020, October 2037 and October 2043. The dates line up with the same weekdays, so the grid is identical. Holiday dates can still differ.
Is the October 2026 calendar free to download?
Yes. The October 2026 calendar downloads free as a PDF or a PNG. There is no sign up, no watermark, and no email required.
