What Month is October?
October is the tenth month of the year
October, abbreviated as Oct, is the 10th month of the Gregorian calendar, coming after September and before November.
October gets its name from the Latin word octo, meaning "eight." In the early Roman calendar, October was the eighth month of the year, as the calendar originally began in March.
When January and February were later added to the start of the year, October became the tenth month, but its original name was retained. This is why October's name reflects the number eight rather than its current place in the calendar.
Learn more about the 12 months of the year.
Details About October
- Days
- 31 days
- Weeks
- 4 weeks & 3 days
- Hours
- 744 hours
- Quarter
- Q4
Use our October countdown calculator to see how many days there are until October.
How to Pronounce October
ok·toh·ber
October 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | ||||||
| Halloween |
You can also print a formatted calendar with holidays with our October 2026 Calendar.
Key Dates in October
October Symbols
Tourmaline and Opal are the birthstones for October. The birth flowers for October are the carnation and snowdrop, symbolizing love, hope, purity, and fresh beginnings.
October Zodiac Signs
- ♎ Libra (Balance): September 24 - October 23
- ♏ Scorpio (Scorpion): October 24 - November 22