What day of the week is October 21?
October 21, 2026 was a Wednesday
25 days ago
It was the 3rd Wednesday of October.
Showing this year's October 21, which was 25 days ago. The next one, Thursday, October 21, 2027, is 340 days away.
What's on October 21, 2026
- Public holidays abroad: 3 countries, including Commemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye, Dassain, Ekadashi (Dashain)
The full lists are further down this page.
October 21 by year
| Year | Day of the week | Weekday or weekend |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2025 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2026 | Wednesday | Weekday |
| 2027 | Thursday | Weekday |
| 2028 | Saturday | Weekend |
| 2029 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 2030 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2031 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2032 | Thursday | Weekday |
About October 21, 2026
- It was a Wednesday, a weekday.
- Day 294 of 365, in ISO week 43 of 2026 and quarter Q4.
Public holidays on October 21, 2026 around the world
3 countries and territories have a nationwide public holiday on October 21, 2026:
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Frequently asked questions
What day of the week was October 21, 2026?
It was a Wednesday, the 3rd Wednesday of October.
Was October 21, 2026 on a weekend?
No, it was a Wednesday, a weekday.
What day is October 21 in 2027?
October 21, 2027 falls on a Thursday.