October 2025
October is the 10th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar and has 31 days. Its name comes from the Latin word “octo”, meaning eight, because it was originally the 8th month in the ancient Roman calendar.
In the Northern Hemisphere, October is part of the autumn season, marked by cooler weather, falling leaves, and harvest festivals. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is springtime, with blooming flowers and warmer days.
October is known for important events and observances such as Halloween (October 31), World Teachers’ Day (October 5), and United Nations Day (October 24). Its birthstones are opal and tourmaline, and its birth flowers are marigold and cosmos.
Frequently asked questions about October Calendar
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How many days are in October?
31 days.
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What is the position of October in the year?
It is the 10th month of the year.
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What is the origin of the name October?
It comes from the Latin word octo meaning “eight,” because it was the 8th month in the old Roman calendar.
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Which season does October fall in?
Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, Spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What are the birthstones of October?
Opal and Tourmaline.
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What are the birth flowers of October?
Marigold and Cosmos.
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What zodiac signs are in October?
Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22) and Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21).
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Are there any special events in October?
Yes, examples include Halloween (Oct 31), World Teachers’ Day (Oct 5), and United Nations Day (Oct 24).