- 13 October 2027 - Columbus Day (Most regions)
- 31 October 2027 - Halloween
Moon phases
October 2027 Moon Phases
| Day | Date | Moon phase |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | October 7, 2027 | First Quarter |
| 15 | October 15, 2027 | Full Moon |
| 22 | October 22, 2027 | Last Quarter |
| 29 | October 29, 2027 | New Moon |
October 2027 Calendar
In October 2027 there is 1 federal holiday in the United States:
- Monday, October 11 β Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (federal holiday)
October 2027 has 31 days and begins on a Friday. The month contains 8 weekend days and 21 working days. Columbus Day falls on the second Monday of October, creating a 3-day weekend mid-month. October also closes out Hispanic Heritage Month (October 15), features Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout, and ends with Halloween on Sunday, October 31.
Download your free printable October 2027 calendar with holidays below β PDF, US Letter, portrait and landscape, no sign-up required.
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The October 2027 calendar is available as a free PDF download in multiple formats:
- Monthly October 2027 calendar with holidays β Columbus Day highlighted in green, US Letter
- Blank October 2027 calendar β no pre-filled dates, fully editable for personal planning
- Mini / pocket October 2027 calendar β compact half-page format, print two per sheet
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October 2027 Calendar with Holidays β Official US Dates
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October 2027 has one federal holiday: Columbus Day on Monday, October 11. It falls on its natural weekday β no observed-date shift applies. Columbus Day is always observed on the second Monday of October, as established by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act (5 U.S.C. Β§ 6103).
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Federal holiday |
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day β Monday, October 11, 2027
Columbus Day is the federal holiday officially designated under 5 U.S.C. Β§ 6103, observed on the second Monday of October. It commemorates Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. According to the Library of Congress, Columbus Day was first proclaimed a national holiday by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and became a federal holiday in 1968.
Many US states, cities, and institutions now observe the day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead, honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American peoples. As of 2027, states that officially observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of or alongside Columbus Day include Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. For an updated list, see the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).
What closes on Columbus Day (Monday, October 11, 2027):
- All federal government offices and agencies
- U.S. post offices and USPS mail delivery
- Most banks and credit unions (check with your bank β some remain open)
- Federal courts
What remains open on Columbus Day:
- NYSE and NASDAQ stock exchanges β Columbus Day is not a stock market holiday. The NYSE operates on a normal schedule
- Most private-sector businesses
- Most public schools (varies by district and state)
- Retail stores and restaurants
Columbus Day is one of the most variably observed federal holidays in the US β private-sector and state observance differs significantly from state to state. Many workers do not receive Columbus Day as a paid day off.
Important Dates in October 2027
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October 2027 is one of the busiest observance months of the year, with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the close of Hispanic Heritage Month, and Halloween anchoring a packed calendar. Below is the complete list of notable dates.
| Date | Day | Event / Observance |
|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Friday | Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins (ACS) |
| October 1 | Friday | Hispanic Heritage Month continues (ends Oct 15) |
| October 1 | Friday | National Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins (NCADV) |
| October 2 | Saturday | World Habitat Day (UN) |
| October 4 | Monday | World Animal Day (WAD) |
| October 5 | Tuesday | World Teachers’ Day (UNESCO) |
| October 9 | Saturday | World Post Day (UPU) |
| October 10 | Sunday | World Mental Health Day (WHO) |
| October 11 | Monday | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day β federal holiday |
| October 11 | Monday | International Day of the Girl Child (UN) |
| October 13 | Wednesday | U.S. Navy Birthday (founded 1775) |
| October 15 | Friday | Hispanic Heritage Month ends |
| October 15 | Friday | Global Handwashing Day (CDC) |
| October 16 | Saturday | World Food Day (FAO) |
| October 17 | Sunday | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (UN) |
| October 20 | Wednesday | World Statistics Day (UN) |
| October 24 | Sunday | United Nations Day (UN) |
| October 29 | Friday | World Stroke Day (WSO) |
| October 31 | Sunday | Halloween |
| October 31 | Sunday | Daylight Saving Time ends β clocks fall back 1 hour at 2:00 AM |
National Awareness Month β October 2027:
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month (American Cancer Society)
- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NCADV)
- Hispanic Heritage Month concludes October 15 (Library of Congress)
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month (DOL)
Halloween β Sunday, October 31, 2027
Halloween falls on Sunday, October 31, 2027. It is not a federal holiday, but it is one of the most widely celebrated cultural events in the United States. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Americans spend over $10 billion annually on Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations, making it one of the largest consumer spending events of the year. Because Halloween falls on a Sunday in 2027, trick-or-treating and community events will predominantly take place on Sunday evening, October 31.
Daylight Saving Time Ends β Sunday, October 31, 2027
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November β but in 2027, clocks fall back on Sunday, October 31 at 2:00 AM, which happens to coincide with Halloween. Clocks move back one hour, from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM, giving an extra hour of sleep. Sunrise and sunset will shift approximately one hour earlier starting Monday, November 1. For official DST information, see timeanddate.com.
Note: DST ends on the first Sunday of November by US law under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In 2027, November 1 is a Monday, making October 31 (Sunday) the last day of DST β meaning clocks fall back on the night of Halloween.
Working Calendar β October 2027
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October 2027 has 21 working days, accounting for weekends and the Columbus Day federal holiday on October 11.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total days | 31 |
| Weekend days (Sat/Sun) | 9 |
| Federal holidays (weekdays) | 1 |
| Working days | 21 |
Week-by-week breakdown β October 2027
| Week | Dates | Working days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Oct 1β3 | 1 | Month starts Friday β 1 working day (Fri Oct 1) |
| Week 2 | Oct 4β10 | 5 | Full working week β World Mental Health Day Sun Oct 10 |
| Week 3 | Oct 11β17 | 4 | Columbus Day (Mon Oct 11) β 4 working days |
| Week 4 | Oct 18β24 | 5 | Full working week β UN Day Sun Oct 24 |
| Week 5 | Oct 25β31 | 5 | Full working week β Halloween Sun Oct 31, DST ends |
Long weekend in October 2027
October 2027 offers one federal long weekend:
- Columbus Day weekend β Saturday October 9 through Monday October 11: 3-day weekend. Note that Columbus Day is among the least universally observed federal holidays β many private employers and schools remain open. Check with your employer before planning around this weekend.
Download October 2027 Calendar β All Formats
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Calendarena offers the October 2027 calendar as a free download in the following formats:
- PDF β US Letter (8.5 Γ 11 in) β portrait, landscape, and two-per-page mini versions
- High-resolution image (PNG) β suitable for digital use, phone wallpaper, and screen calendars
- Blank / editable version β no holidays pre-filled, with notes space in each day cell
All downloads are free for personal, educational, and non-commercial use. No account or email required.
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For the full year in one file, visit the 2027 calendar with holidays page.
Frequently Asked Questions β October 2027 Calendar
How many federal holidays are in October 2027?
October 2027 has 1 federal holiday: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 11. It is observed on the second Monday of October every year. For the complete 2027 US federal holiday list, see the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
What day does October 2027 start?
October 2027 starts on a Friday β October 1 is a Friday. The month ends on Sunday, October 31. October 2027 has 31 days and 21 working days.
Is the NYSE open on Columbus Day 2027?
Yes. The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ are open on Columbus Day, Monday October 11, 2027. Columbus Day is a federal holiday but it is not among the official NYSE market holidays. Stock markets operate on a normal schedule.
When is Halloween 2027?
Halloween 2027 falls on Sunday, October 31. It is not a federal holiday. Because it falls on a Sunday, trick-or-treating and community events will take place on Sunday evening. Daylight Saving Time also ends on the same night β clocks fall back one hour at 2:00 AM on October 31.
When do clocks fall back in 2027?
Clocks fall back in 2027 on Sunday, October 31 at 2:00 AM β the same night as Halloween. This is the first Sunday of November by the calendar count (November 1 is a Monday in 2027, making the last Sunday of October the DST end date). Set clocks back one hour on the night of Saturday October 30.
Is there a free printable October 2027 calendar with holidays?
Yes. Calendarena offers a free printable October 2027 calendar with US holidays in PDF format. Columbus Day (October 11) is highlighted in green. Available in US Letter size, portrait and landscape. Download directly from this page β no sign-up required.
The October 2027 calendar covers 31 days with 1 federal holiday β Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 11 β and 21 working days. Three dates stand out beyond the federal holiday: Hispanic Heritage Month closes on October 15, Halloween falls on Sunday October 31, and Daylight Saving Time ends on the same night (clocks fall back at 2:00 AM). The NYSE remains open on Columbus Day β an important note for financial and HR professionals.
Download the free printable October 2027 calendar PDF from this page, or browse adjacent months for your 2027 planning:
- September 2027 calendar β previous month
- November 2027 calendar β next month
- 2027 calendar with holidays β full year overview
- Federal holidays 2027 β complete US holiday list
