What Month Is October?
October is the 10th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days. Below you'll find its position, season, zodiac signs, birthstone, name origin, and a calendar of October 2026.
October Is Month Number:
October = the 10th month of the year
Quick Facts About October
- Position in the Year: 10th month
- Month Number: 10
- Number of Days: 31
- Quarter: Q4
- Abbreviation: Oct (Oct.)
- Season (Northern Hemisphere): Autumn
- Season (Southern Hemisphere): Spring
Where the Name "October" Comes From
The name October comes from the Latin octo, “eight.”
Zodiac Signs in October
Two star signs fall within October:
- Libra (until Oct 22)
- Scorpio (from Oct 23)
October Birthstone & Birth Flower
- Birthstone: Opal
- Birth Flower: Marigold
October 2026 Calendar
| October 2026 | ||||||
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| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
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