There is one official federal holiday in October 2027: Columbus Day (also observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day) on Monday, October 11, 2027. Other popular observances include Halloween on Sunday, October 31, and Diwali on Friday, October 29.
Below is a chronological list of October 2027 holidays in the United States, followed by a calendar view, a printable tip and answers to common questions.
List of October 2027 Holidays in USA
October 1 (Friday): Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins (Awareness)
October 1–3 (Friday–Sunday): Rosh Hashanah, begins at sundown October 1 (Religious)
October 3–9 (Sunday–Saturday): Fire Prevention Week (Awareness)
October 5 (Tuesday): World Teachers’ Day (Observance)
October 6 (Wednesday): German-American Day (Observance)
October 9 (Saturday): Leif Erikson Day (Observance)
October 10–11 (Sunday–Monday): Yom Kippur, begins at sundown October 10 (Religious)
October 11 (Monday): Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Federal)
October 12 (Tuesday): Traditional Columbus Day date (Observance)
October 15 (Friday): National Hispanic Heritage Month ends (Awareness)
October 15–22 (Friday–Friday): Sukkot, begins at sundown October 15 (Religious)
October 16 (Saturday): Sweetest Day and National Boss’s Day (Observance)
October 18 (Monday): Alaska Day (State)
October 24 (Sunday): United Nations Day (Observance)
October 29 (Friday): Diwali, Lakshmi Puja (Religious/Cultural)
October 29 (Friday): Nevada Day, last Friday of October (State)
October 31 (Sunday): Halloween (Popular Observance)
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FAQs
What official holidays are in October 2027?
Columbus Day is the only official federal holiday in October 2027. It falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. Some states also observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day on that date, and a few have their own state holidays, such as Alaska Day on October 18.
What holiday is October 11, 2027?
October 11, 2027 is Columbus Day, a federal holiday, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many states and cities. Yom Kippur also falls on this date in 2027, beginning at sundown on October 10.
What holiday is October 12, 2027?
October 12, 2027 is a Tuesday and is not a federal holiday. It is the traditional date of Columbus Day, and some communities still mark it, including with Día de la Raza events.
Summary
October 2027 has one federal holiday: Columbus Day on Monday, October 11. Halloween (October 31) and Diwali (October 29) are the biggest cultural observances. Religious dates include Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot, and state holidays include Alaska Day and Nevada Day.
Use the list and calendar above to plan work, travel, school schedules and celebrations. Confirm local closures with your employer or city, since observances vary by state.