Quick access to holidays, observances, moon phases and skywatching highlights for October 2026 in United Kingdom.
Calendar for October 2026
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Holidays & observances in October 2026 (United Kingdom)
- British Summer Time ends (last Sun)
- Halloween (Oct 31)
Dates reflect typical national observances. Always confirm with official government sources for planning purposes.
The month of October
October features Halloween in many countries and the start of autumn colors in the mid-latitudes.
Skywatching in October 2026
The Orionid meteor shower peaks around October 21-22 with dust from Halley's Comet.
Moon guide for October 2026
October's Full Moon is traditionally called the Hunter's Moon.
For exact local moonrise and moonset times, check the world clock for your city and align with UTC moon phase tables.