How Many Days Until October 11? Countdown
There are 41 days until National Coming Out Day on Sunday, October 11, 2026. October 11 is National Coming Out Day in the United States, first observed in 1988 on the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday is also October 11. The timer is midnight October 11 in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 11 |
| 2027 | Monday, October 11 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, October 11 |
Add National Coming Out Day to your calendar
| October 2026 | Weekday | Federal holiday? |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11 Coming Out Day | Sunday | No |
| Oct 12 Indigenous Peoples’ / Columbus Day | Monday | Yes (federal Columbus Day) |
| Halloween | Sat Oct 31 | No |
Countdown to October 11
The day is an advocacy observance, not a federal holiday. Campuses and workplaces sometimes hold events. October 11 2026 is a Sunday.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026 is Monday October 12 (second Monday in October, also Columbus Day federally). That proximity pulls some October 11 searches from people aiming at the long weekend.
How many days until October 11
Countdown to October 11 is the 11th, not the Monday holiday. Use the table if you needed the federal day off instead.
Why this countdown exists
This countdown exists because “How Many Days Until October 11” is a real remaining-days search. National Coming Out Day is the civil date people mean. They count to it for the named observance and for travel, school, and plans that share the same morning. The timer uses midnight in the timezone you pick.
Quick answers
What is October 11?
National Coming Out Day, begun in 1988; also Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday.
Is October 11 a day off?
No. The nearby federal holiday in 2026 is Monday October 12.
When is October 11 2026?
Sunday, October 11, 2026.