Holidays & key dates in October 2027
Columbus Day
Monday · US federal holiday
Halloween
Sunday · Observance
See the full 2027 calendar with holidays for every date, observed day and long weekend.
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
Columbus Day is a federal holiday on the second Monday of October. In 2027 it falls on October 11. Many states and cities have renamed the day Indigenous Peoples' Day, or observe both names, so the holiday may appear under either title in your area. This calendar uses the federal name, and you can write the local name in the day box if your community uses it.
Federal offices, banks and post offices are closed on October 11. Many schools are also closed, but policies vary by district, so check the school calendar before you plan.
Halloween on Sunday, October 31
Halloween falls on a Sunday in 2027. Many neighborhoods hold trick-or-treat on the nearest Saturday or on the Thursday or Friday before, so check local schedules and community events. Schools often hold costume parades or class parties, and parents can plan costumes and treat budgets in advance.
Plan the costume shopping in the second half of September so the choices are better and prices stay lower. Write the event date and the start time on the calendar, and add a reminder for the day before.
Fall planning and year-end goals
October is a strong month for planning the last quarter of the year. Many businesses set budgets for the next year in the fall, so use the month to review spending, confirm staff schedules and plan training. Put the budget meeting dates in the grid so the team can prepare the numbers in advance.
Families often use October to plan holiday travel and gift budgets. Mark the dates for registration, ticket sales and shipping deadlines, especially for events that open early in November.
Home and school routines in autumn
October is the right time to check heating systems, change furnace filters and clean out gutters if you did not finish in September. Mark a weekend for these chores, and note the service dates in the calendar. Schools use October to hold open houses, parent conferences and mid-term reviews, so keep the page visible to the whole household.
Use the monthly layout to track weekly routines, such as homework time, sports practices and family dinners. A printed calendar gives you a quick overview of the busy weeks ahead.