This printable October 2026 calendar fits on one page with big day boxes for writing. October 2026 starts on a Thursday and ends on Saturday, October 31 (Halloween), with 31 days. Choose holidays, a start day and colors in the maker, then download a free PDF.
October 2026 at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First day | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Last day | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Number of days | 31 |
| Weekdays that occur five times | Thursday, Friday and Saturday |
| Weekdays (Monday to Friday) | 22 |
| Weekend days | 9 (5 Saturdays and 4 Sundays) |
| Rows in the calendar grid | 5, with a Sunday or a Monday start |
| ISO week numbers | Week 40 to week 44 |
October 2026 calendar printable: 4 ready PDFs
The October 2026 calendar starts on a Thursday and needs 5 rows, so each PDF below fits on one page. One design is left plain for children to fill in. Change any setting in the maker above for your own version.
October 2026 calendar with holidays and key dates
| Date | Day | Holiday or event |
|---|---|---|
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day (US federal holiday), also marked as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many states and cities |
| October 12 | Monday | Thanksgiving in Canada (second Monday of October) |
| October 25 | Sunday | UK clocks go back one hour as British Summer Time ends |
| October 31 | Saturday | Halloween |
US federal holidays follow the US Office of Personnel Management list. There are no bank holidays in England and Wales in October (see GOV.UK). In the US, clocks change a week later, on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Printable october calendar designs and options
- Colors: eight themes or your own colors. Try the tomato or mustard theme for a fall look, or charcoal for a spooky Halloween page.
- Your own dates: type “10/30 Class Halloween party” and it prints on the right day. Your dates stay on your device.
Designs, fonts and the week start are set in the maker above, and a photo calendar adds your own picture.
Ideas for your October 2026 calendar
- Halloween countdown: children color in one box a day until October 31.
- Fall family planner: pumpkin picking, costume shopping and school events in one place.
- Classroom calendar: mark picture day, field trips and the Halloween party. Pair it with our Halloween word search for the party.
- Reading log: write the pages read in each day box, then total them in the notes lines.
How to print the October 2026 calendar
Choose Letter or A4 in the maker, then print the October 2026 calendar at 100% so all 5 rows fit the page.
October 2026 week by week
The October 2026 calendar covers ISO weeks 40 to 44:
- Week 40: October 1 to October 4 (Thursday to Sunday)
- Week 41: October 5 to October 11 (Monday to Sunday)
- Week 42: October 12 to October 18 (Monday to Sunday)
- Week 43: October 19 to October 25 (Monday to Sunday)
- Week 44: October 26 to October 31 (Monday to Saturday)
A few October facts for a classroom calendar: the October birthstones are opal and tourmaline, and the birth flowers are the marigold and the cosmos. The name comes from the Latin word for eight, because October was the eighth month of the old Roman calendar. In the Northern Hemisphere it is the heart of autumn, while in Australia and New Zealand October is a spring month.
October 2026 compared with October 2027
| October 2026 | October 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts on | Thursday | Friday |
| Ends on | Saturday | Sunday |
| Days | 31 | 31 |
| Weekdays | 22 | 21 |
In 2026, Columbus Day is Monday, October 12, Halloween falls on a Saturday, UK clocks go back on Sunday, October 25 and US clocks go back on Sunday, November 1. In 2027, Columbus Day is Monday, October 11, Halloween is a Sunday and UK clocks go back on Sunday, October 31.
Paydays and planning dates in October 2026
- Weekly paydays: the Fridays in October 2026 are the 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
- Twice-monthly paydays: the 15th (Thursday, October 15) and the last day (Saturday, October 31, usually paid early on Friday, October 30).
- First and last business days: Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 30.
- Mondays for meetings and new plans: October 5, October 19 and October 26 (Monday, October 12 is a federal holiday).
October 2026 calendar: frequently asked questions
What day of the week does October 2026 start on?
October 2026 starts on Thursday, October 1 and ends on Saturday, October 31.
Is Columbus Day 2026 a federal holiday?
Yes. Columbus Day is a US federal holiday on Monday, October 12, 2026. Many states and cities mark the same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
What day is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on a Saturday, October 31.
How many weekends are in October 2026?
There are five Saturdays (3, 10, 17, 24 and 31) and four Sundays (4, 11, 18 and 25).
How many working days are in October 2026?
There are 22 weekdays. Taking out Columbus Day leaves 21 US federal working days. England and Wales have no bank holiday in October, so all 22 are working days there.
When do the clocks go back in October 2026?
In the UK, the clocks go back at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026. In the US and Canada, they go back on Sunday, November 1.
When is Halloween 2026?
Halloween is on Saturday, October 31.
When is Columbus Day 2026?
Monday, October 12, the second Monday of October. Many states and cities mark it as Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead.
How many Mondays are in October 2026?
4: October 5, 12, 19, 26. Mondays are the usual day for weekly meetings, so mark them first on your October 2026 calendar.
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