October 2026 Calendar: Working Days & Holidays
October 2026 has 31 days: 21 working days, 9 weekend days and 1 federal holidays on weekdays — 168 hours at 8 hours a day.
Federal holiday Observance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- Working days21
- Weekends9
- Holidays1
- Hours (8 h/day)168
Working days are Monday to Friday minus federal holidays; a holiday on a Saturday is observed on Friday and one on a Sunday on Monday. State holidays and company schedules may differ.
Holidays in October 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are in October 2026?
October 2026 has 21 working days for federal employees (Monday to Friday minus federal holidays), or 168 hours at 8 hours a day.
What holidays are in October 2026?
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 12), Halloween (October 31).
What day of the week does October 2026 start on?
October 2026 starts on Thursday, October 1, 2026.