October 2028 US Calendar with Holidays Printable

October 2028 Calendar With Holidays USA — Free Printable PDF

Get your free printable October 2028 calendar for the USA. Plan Columbus Day, Halloween, and the full list of October 2028 observances below.

October 2028 Holidays & National Days

Columbus Day, October 9, is the only federal public holiday in October. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, it is observed on the second Monday of October each year, so federal offices, banks, and many schools close, though most private-sector businesses stay open.

October 2028 Holiday Highlights

Columbus Day

Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 9, 2028, the second Monday of the month. Some states and cities observe the day instead, or alongside, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, so local observance can vary even though the federal designation remains Columbus Day.

Halloween

Halloween falls on Tuesday, October 31, 2028. It is not a federal holiday, but it remains one of the most widely celebrated dates on the calendar, with trick-or-treating, costume events, and seasonal retail promotions running through the final week of the month. Samhain, the Celtic seasonal festival Halloween traditions draw from, is marked the same day.

World Mental Health Day and World Food Day

World Mental Health Day, October 10, and World Food Day, October 16, are two of the month’s largest global health and awareness observances, both recognized by United Nations agencies and marked by campaigns from health and humanitarian organizations across the USA.

Diwali 2028

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, falls on October 17, 2028. It is widely celebrated across Indian American communities nationwide with lamps, fireworks, and family gatherings, and several U.S. cities hold public Diwali events during the week surrounding the date. The date can shift slightly depending on the lunar calendar used by different regional traditions, so local community centers and temples remain the most reliable source for exact event timing in your area.

World Space Week

World Space Week runs from October 4 through October 10, 2028, marking the anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 and the entry into force of the Outer Space Treaty in 1967. Museums, planetariums, and school programs across the USA typically run space-themed activities during this window, making it a popular week for STEM-focused classroom events.

Civic and Awareness Observances in October 2028

October carries a dense calendar of global observance days. Breast Cancer Awareness Month runs the entire month, alongside World Space Week from October 4–10. The International Day of Older Persons opens the month on October 1, and World Animal Day follows on October 4, drawing attention to animal welfare worldwide. World Teachers Day falls on October 5, followed by World Cotton Day on October 7 and World Post Day and Global Handwashing Day on October 9 and October 15 respectively. Later in the month, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty lands on October 17, and World Polio Day and United Nations Day share October 24. According to the United Nations, UN Day marks the anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force in 1945 and has been observed annually since 1948. World Stroke Day, October 29, closes out the month’s major health observances, alongside the lighter National Cat Day on the same date.

Moon Phases for October 2028

Day	Date	Moon phase
3	October 3, 2028	Full Moon
11	October 11, 2028	Last Quarter
18	October 18, 2028	New Moon
25	October 25, 2028	First Quarter

Use the moon phase table above to plan Halloween night visibility or any late-October stargazing, since October’s lunar cycle runs its full course before the month ends on October 31.

Fall Season and Shopping Notes for October 2028

October sits in the heart of autumn across most of the USA, with shorter days, cooler temperatures, and peak fall foliage typically appearing in the northern and mountain states during the first half of the month. Retailers ramp up Halloween inventory throughout October, with costume and candy sales peaking in the final two weeks before October 31. Many stores also begin early holiday-season promotions toward the end of the month, overlapping with Halloween clearance sales as November approaches.

How to Use This October 2028 Calendar

Download the PDF version above to print a wall or desk calendar, or save the JPG to your phone as a quick-reference lock screen for the month. The calendar grid updates automatically if you navigate to nearby months, so you can line up October against September and November without leaving the page. If your workplace or school observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day, check your own institution’s calendar separately, since this varies by state and employer. For Halloween planning, cross-reference the moon phase table above with your local sunset time to gauge how dark trick-or-treating hours will be on October 31.

Frequently Asked Questions about October 2028

Q: What day of the week does October 1, 2028 fall on?
A: October 1, 2028 falls on a Sunday. October 2028 has 31 days and ends on Tuesday, October 31.

Q: Is Columbus Day a federal holiday in 2028?
A: Yes, Columbus Day on October 9, 2028 is a federal public holiday. Federal offices, banks, and the postal service close.

Q: What day of the week is Halloween in 2028?
A: Halloween falls on Tuesday, October 31, 2028, the final day of the month.

Q: When is Diwali in 2028?
A: Diwali falls on October 17, 2028. It is widely celebrated across Indian American communities throughout the USA.

Q: Is Columbus Day the same as Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
A: Not federally. Some states and cities officially observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the same date instead of, or alongside, Columbus Day.

Q: What is United Nations Day and when is it observed?
A: United Nations Day falls on October 24 each year, marking the 1945 entry into force of the UN Charter. It is not a U.S. federal holiday.

Q: Is Halloween a federal holiday in the USA?
A: No, Halloween is not a federal holiday. Schools and most businesses remain open on October 31, though some offer early dismissal for local events.

Q: How many weekdays are there in October 2028?
A: October 2028 has 22 weekdays. The month starts on a Sunday and ends on a Tuesday, giving it five full weekend days plus one extra Sunday.

Plan the Rest of the Year

October 2028 leads directly into the November holiday season, so check Halloween plans against the calendar above before Daylight Saving Time and Thanksgiving arrive in November.