What month is October?
October is month number 10 of the year. See its position, length, quarter, and key facts.
October
October is the 10th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 4th quarter (Q4).
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October is the 10th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 4th quarter (Q4).
About October
From the Latin "octo" meaning eight, as it was the eighth month in the early Roman calendar.
October falls in the autumn (Northern Hemisphere) in the Northern Hemisphere, and is part of the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year.
Key facts about October
- October has 31 days and is the tenth month, though its name means "eighth".
- It is famous for Halloween on October 31.
- In the Northern Hemisphere it is a core autumn month, known for falling leaves and harvest.
- Many countries hold harvest and Thanksgiving-style celebrations during October.
October at a glance
| Month number | 10 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Number of days | 31 |
| Quarter | Q4 |
| Season | autumn (Northern Hemisphere) / spring (Southern Hemisphere) |
| Zodiac signs | Libra (until ~Oct 22) and Scorpio (from ~Oct 23) |
| Birthstone | Opal and Tourmaline |
| Birth flower | Marigold and Cosmos |
| Notable dates | Halloween (Oct 31); Canadian Thanksgiving (second Monday). |
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