Public Holidays in October 2026 Around the World
In October 2026, 14 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 22 public holidays in total, listed in date order below. The month's headline dates include National Day Golden Week, Labour Day and Thanksgiving.
The busiest calendars this month are Macau (3), South Korea (3) and Hong Kong (2). Breaks that span a month boundary appear in full on both months' pages, so cross-border trips and business schedules can be planned straight off the tables. Meanwhile, China work 1 weekend make-up day this month — listed separately, since those are working days, not holidays.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 – 7 | China | National Day Golden Week7 days off (Thu–Wed).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 1, 2026 | Hong Kong | National DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| October 1, 2026 | Macau | National Day of the People's Republic of ChinaPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 2, 2026 | India | Mahatma Gandhi JayantiFriday. National holiday — mandatory for all establishments.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 2, 2026 | Macau | The day following National DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 3, 2026 | Germany | German Unity DayFalls on a Saturday in 2026 — Germany has no substitute-day rule, so it is lost for Monday-to-Friday workers.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 3, 2026 | South Korea | National Foundation DayFalls on a Saturday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 5, 2026 | South Korea | Substitute Holiday (National Foundation Day)National Foundation Day falls on a Saturday, so the next working day is a substitute holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| October 9, 2026 | South Korea | Hangeul DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 9 – 11 | Taiwan | National Day (Double Tenth)National Day (Oct 10) falls on a Saturday, observed on Fri Oct 9 — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 12, 2026 | Brazil | Our Lady of AparecidaMonday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 12, 2026 | Canada | ThanksgivingStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 12, 2026 | Japan | Sports DaySecond Monday of October.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 12, 2026 | United States | Columbus DaySecond Monday of October; observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many states.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| October 13, 2026 | Thailand | H.M. King Bhumibol Memorial DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 18, 2026 | Macau | Chong Yeung FestivalPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 19, 2026 | Hong Kong | The day following Chung Yeung FestivalSubstitute, as Chung Yeung (Oct 18) falls on a Sunday.General holiday | General holiday |
| October 20, 2026 | India | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)Tuesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 23, 2026 | Thailand | Chulalongkorn Memorial DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 24 – 26 | Taiwan | Taiwan Retrocession DayRetrocession Day (Oct 25) falls on a Sunday, observed on Mon Oct 26 — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 26, 2026 | Ireland | October Bank HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 26, 2026 | New Zealand | Labour DayThe fourth Monday of October.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Make-up workdays this month
These weekend dates are working days, not holidays — people work them to bank longer breaks.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | China | National Day make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in October 2026 worldwide?+
We count 22 public holidays in October 2026, spread across 14 of the 23 countries and regions we track, in date order in the table above. Breaks that spill over a month boundary are shown in full on both months.
Which countries have public holidays in October 2026?+
China, Hong Kong, Macau, India, Germany and South Korea and 8 more — 14 countries and regions in all. The table above gives the exact date for every holiday.
What are the first and last public holidays of October 2026?+
The month opens with National Day Golden Week in China on Oct 1, and closes with Labour Day in New Zealand, ending Oct 26.
Does any country work make-up days in October 2026?+
Yes — 1 make-up workday falls this month, including China (Oct 10). Those weekends are worked, so they are listed separately from the holidays.
Can I download the October 2026 holidays as a calendar file?+
Yes. Every country's year page offers free ICS, CSV and PDF files that import straight into Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar, and subscribing to the ICS URL keeps the dates updated if a government revises them. Month pages have no file of their own — download per country instead.
Are these days off for everyone in those countries?+
Not necessarily. The table aggregates nationwide statutory holidays. Australia, Malaysia, India and Canada add state- or province-level days on top, so the real count there is higher; annual leave and employer shutdowns are not counted either. Observances that are not days off are excluded.