October 2026 Calendar
31 days · 22 weekdays · 9 weekend days · Starts on Thursday
October 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 Halloween |
October 2026 Printable Calendar Templates
Choose from six free printable calendar styles. Click any image to open the PDF — ready to download or print.
Standard Calendar with Holidays
A classic monthly calendar with all US federal holidays clearly marked. Sunday start, perfect for home and office use. Holidays are highlighted in red so you never miss an important date.
Blank Calendar (Customizable)
A clean, uncluttered calendar with dates but no holidays or markings. Perfect for adding your own appointments, deadlines, birthdays, and personal events. Make it truly yours.
Printable Minimal Calendar
A minimalist design optimized for printing. Clean lines, no distractions, and printer-friendly layout that looks great on any paper size. Ink-saving design.
Calendar — Week Starts Monday
A specially formatted calendar with Monday as the first day of the week. Ideal for business planning and for users who prefer the international week layout used in Europe and many parts of the world.
Stylish Themed Calendar
A beautifully designed calendar with charming seasonal themes, floral accents, and appealing colors. Brighten up your workspace or kitchen wall with this delightful design.
Completely Blank Template
A truly blank calendar grid with no dates at all — just the day headers and empty cells. Use it for any month of any year. Ideal for reusable planning, classroom activities, or custom scheduling.
October 2026 Holidays & Observances
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
This federal holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. In recent years, many states and cities also observe the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor Native American peoples and their cultures.
Tradition: Parades, educational events, and community celebrations. Many federal offices close while businesses may remain open — it is one of the most inconsistently observed federal holidays.
Halloween
Halloween is one of the most popular celebrations in the United States, with roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Children dress in costumes and go trick-or-treating, while adults attend costume parties. It is the second-largest commercial holiday in the US after Christmas.
Tradition: Trick-or-treating, costume parties, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, watching scary movies, and decorating homes with spooky themes.
Sky Events in October 2026
Orionid Meteor Shower
October 21-22, 2026The Orionids are produced by debris from Halley's Comet. These meteors are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at about 148,000 mph. Under ideal conditions, 10-20 meteors per hour can be seen.
Best viewing: Best viewed after midnight, looking toward the constellation Orion. The Moon phase is favorable for 2026.
Full Moon — Hunter's Moon
October 16, 2026October's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon. Following the Harvest Moon, this was the time when hunters tracked and killed prey by moonlight to stockpile food for winter, with fields cleared of crops making animals easier to spot.
October: History and Traditions
Origin of the Name
October comes from the Latin word "octo," meaning "eight." In the original Roman calendar, October was the eighth month. When January and February were added, it became the tenth month.
What Was It Called Before?
In Old English, October was called 'Winterfylleþ' (Winter Full Moon) — marking the beginning of winter.
Fun Facts
- October is National Pizza Month, National Popcorn Month, and National Cookie Month — a great month for snack lovers.
- The Great Chicago Fire occurred on October 8-10, 1871.
- Halloween traces its roots back over 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain.
- The World Series in baseball typically begins in late October, earning it the nickname "October Classic."
October Birthstone and Flowers
Opal — Birthstone
Color: Multicolored (play-of-color)
Symbolizes hope, creativity, and innocence. Opals display a unique play-of-color phenomenon that makes each stone one-of-a-kind. Ancient Romans considered opals the most precious and powerful of all gemstones.
Opals can contain up to 20% water and display every color of the rainbow. Australia produces about 95% of the world's opals.
Birth Flowers
Passion, creativity, and warmth. Marigolds are often used in Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebrations.
Order, harmony, and peace. The name comes from the Greek word for "ordered universe."
October Zodiac Signs
Libra
Date: September 23 – October 22
Element: Air
Libras are diplomatic, fair-minded, gracious, and social. They seek balance and harmony.
Scorpio
Date: October 23 – November 21
Element: Water
Scorpios are passionate, resourceful, determined, and powerful. They are the most intense sign of the zodiac, with deep emotional depth and unwavering focus.
October 2026 Highlights
October builds toward Halloween, one of the most fun and creative holidays of the year. Use our October 2026 calendar to plan costume parties, pumpkin patch visits, and trick-or-treat routes.
October is when fall colors reach their peak across much of the country. The weather is crisp, the leaves are spectacular, and it's the perfect time for scenic drives, apple picking, and cozy autumn evenings.
Frequently Asked Questions About October 2026
How many days are in October?
October has 31 days.
What holidays are in October 2026?
October 2026 includes Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 12) and Halloween (October 31).
What is the October birthstone?
The October birthstone is the opal, a multicolored gemstone symbolizing hope and creativity.
What are the October zodiac signs?
October has two zodiac signs: Libra (September 23 – October 22) and Scorpio (October 23 – November 21).
When does the October 2026 full moon occur?
The October 2026 full moon — known as the Hunter's Moon — occurs on October 16, 2026.
What day of the week is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday, making it the perfect night for trick-or-treating and costume parties.
What day of the week is October 1, 2026?
October 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday.