How Many Days Until October?
October 2026 starts Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Until October 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
This countdown runs to the first day of October and updates every second. Pick any date below to see a countdown to that exact day, including the day of the week and the business days remaining.
| October 2026 starts | October 1, 2026 |
| Day of the week | Thursday |
| Days away | 9 |
| Weeks away | 1 weeks 2 days |
| Business days away | 8 |
| Days in the month | 31 |
Every day in October
Each date has its own live countdown showing days, weeks, months, and business days remaining.
Holidays in October 2026
- 🎃 Halloween — October 31, 2026
When Is the First Day of October? Dates for 2026 to 2031
Here is the exact date and day of the week for the First Day of October in each of the next 6 years.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | October 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | October 1, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | October 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | October 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | October 1, 2031 | Wednesday |
Other months
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 days until October 2026 begins on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The countdown above updates every second.
October 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday.
October has 31 days every year.
There are 1 weeks and 2 days until October 2026 starts. Weeks are counted in full 7 day blocks from today.
There are 8 business days until October 2026 begins. Saturdays, Sundays, and US federal holidays are skipped.
In 2026, October holds Halloween on October 31.