Public Holidays in October 2027 Around the World
In October 2027, 16 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 27 public holidays in total, listed in date order below. The month's headline dates include Deepavali, National Day and Labour Day.
The busiest calendars this month are South Korea (4), India (3) and Macau (3). 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.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2027 | China | National DayFalls on Friday. The Golden Week typically spans about 7 days, but the 2027 arrangement is not yet published.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 1, 2027 | Hong Kong | National DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| October 1, 2027 | Macau | National Day of the People's Republic of ChinaPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 2, 2027 | India | Mahatma Gandhi JayantiSaturday. National holiday; no substitute weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 2, 2027 | Macau | The day following National DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 3, 2027 | Germany | German Unity DayFalls on a Sunday in 2027 — Germany has no substitute-day rule, so it is lost for Monday-to-Friday workers.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 3, 2027 | South Korea | National Foundation DayFalls on a Sunday in 2027.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 4, 2027 | South Korea | Substitute Holiday (National Foundation Day)National Foundation Day falls on a Sunday, so Monday is a substitute holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| October 8, 2027 | Hong Kong | Chung Yeung FestivalGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| October 8, 2027 | Macau | Chong Yeung FestivalPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 9, 2027 | India | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)Saturday. No substitute weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 9, 2027 | South Korea | Hangeul DayFalls on a Saturday in 2027.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 9 – 11 | Taiwan | National Day (Double Tenth)National Day (Oct 10) falls on a Sunday, observed on Mon Oct 11 — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | Canada | ThanksgivingStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | Japan | Sports DaySecond Monday of October.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | South Korea | Substitute Holiday (Hangeul Day)Hangeul Day falls on a Saturday, so the next working day (Monday) is a substitute holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | United States | Columbus DaySecond Monday of October; observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many states.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| October 12, 2027 | Brazil | Our Lady of AparecidaTuesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 13, 2027 | Thailand | H.M. King Bhumibol Memorial DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 23 – 25 | Taiwan | Taiwan Retrocession DayRetrocession Day (Oct 25) is a Monday — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 23, 2027 | Thailand | Chulalongkorn Memorial DaySaturday — observed in lieu on Mon Oct 25.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 25, 2027 | Ireland | October Bank HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 25, 2027 | New Zealand | Labour DayThe fourth Monday of October.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 25, 2027 | Thailand | Substitution for Chulalongkorn DaySubstitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| October 28, 2027 | Singapore | DeepavaliThursday — the Hindu festival of lights, confirmed in the MOM gazette.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 29, 2027 | India | Diwali (Deepavali)Friday (Kartika 7). Some states observe Naraka Chaturdasi instead.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 29, 2027 | Malaysia | DeepavaliFriday (provisional). Not observed in Sarawak.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in October 2027 worldwide?+
We count 27 public holidays in October 2027, spread across 16 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 2027?+
China, Hong Kong, Macau, India, Germany and South Korea and 10 more — 16 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 2027?+
The month opens with National Day in China on Oct 1, and closes with Deepavali in Malaysia, ending Oct 29.
Can I download the October 2027 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.