October 2026 starts on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday. It has 31 days, 22 weekdays and 21 working days after US federal holidays, across ISO weeks 40–44.
Holiday dates follow each holiday's official rule (federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. 6103, with weekend dates observed on the nearest weekday). See our sources.
Columbus Day (Monday, Oct 12); Halloween (Saturday, Oct 31).
How many working days are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 22 weekdays (Monday to Friday). Taking out the US federal holidays observed on weekdays leaves 21 working days. Company and state holidays can lower that further.
What day of the week does October 2026 start on?
October 2026 starts on Thursday, October 1, 2026 and ends on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Which week numbers are in October 2026?
October 2026 runs from ISO week 40 to week 44. ISO weeks start on Monday, and week 1 is the week with the year's first Thursday.
