28 October 2026

• 301st day of the year. There are then 64 days left in 2026.
• 43rd Wednesday of 2026.
• on the 43rd week of 2026 (using ISO standard week number calculation).
• Birthstone for this day: Opal and Tourmaline

There are no major holidays or observances in South Africa for this date.

• Ohi Day (Το Όχι) - Greece, Australia, Cyprus
• Saint Jude (San Judas) - Popular in: Mexico, United States
• National Chocolate Day - United States
• Día del Ingeniero (Venezuela) - Venezuela
• Independent Czechoslovak State Day (Den vzniku samostatného československého státu) - Czech Republic
• Dia do Servidor Público - Brazil