How many days until October 1: about October
October is month 10 of 12 and has 31 days. The name comes from the Latin "octo", eight, because it was the eighth month of the early Roman calendar.
In the northern hemisphere it falls in autumn (fall); in the southern hemisphere it falls in spring (meteorological seasons).
October 2027 at a glance
| First day | Friday, October 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Last day | Sunday, October 31, 2027 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 21 |
| Weekend days | 10 |
| Days that occur five times | Friday, Saturday and Sunday |
| Day of the year | 274 to 304 (about 75% of the year has gone by on October 1) |
| Week numbers (ISO) | 39 to 43 |
| Quarter | Q4 |
October 2027 has five Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, which matters if you are paid weekly or plan a weekly class or bill. Worked out from the calendar; dates checked November 2026.
Holidays and events in October 2027
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Dayin 334 daysOct 11, 2027
- Halloweenin 354 daysOct 31, 2027
- Diwaliin 352 daysOct 29, 2027
- Rosh Hashanahin 324 daysOct 1, 2027
- Yom Kippurin 333 daysOct 10, 2027
Frequently asked questions
How many days until October 1?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, hours and minutes until October 1, 2027 (Friday, October 1, 2027), updated live in your time zone.
When does October 2027 start?
October 2027 starts on Friday, October 1, 2027.
How many days are in October?
October has 31 days.
What day of the week does October 2027 start on?
October 2027 starts on a Friday and ends on a Sunday, October 31.
How many weekdays are in October 2027?
October 2027 has 21 weekdays (Monday to Friday) and 10 weekend days. Public holidays are not taken out, so subtract any that apply to you.
What season is October?
In the northern hemisphere October is in autumn (fall); in the southern hemisphere (such as Australia) it is in spring, using the meteorological seasons.
Other months
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