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October 2026 has 31 calendar days. Excluding 9 weekend days and Columbus Day, there are 21 business days. This applies to the United States — counts differ by country due to different public holidays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many business days are in October 2026?
There are 21 business days in October 2026 in the United States, after excluding 9 weekend days and Columbus Day.
How many working days in October 2026?
Working days and business days mean the same thing — 21 in October 2026 for the US. Other countries will have different counts based on their public holidays.
Does October 2026 have any public holidays?
Yes — Columbus Day.
How do I calculate business days for different countries?
Use our free business days calculator — it supports 50+ countries with accurate holiday calendars for US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, Philippines, South Africa, Nigeria and more.