Taylor Swift just gave October 3 a whole new meaning and fans say it’s not just because of Mean Girls Day.
During her headline-making appearance on New Heights, the podcast hosted by boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce, the pop icon confirmed what Swifties had been craving: a brand new album, The Life of a Showgirl, set to drop on October 3.
But if you know Swift, you know this wasn’t a random pick.
A date packed with symbolism — and Swift family flair
In classic Taylor fashion, the Shake It Off singer didn’t reveal too much when Jason pointed out that 10 plus 3 equals 13.
“It’s easy to remember,” she teased. “Never not annoying. Always going to try to force a 13 into the situation, and this one was right there.”
13, of course, is Swift’s ultimate lucky number. She’s long credited it with shaping her life: she was born on December 13, her first album went gold in 13 weeks, and her first No. 1 had a 13-second intro. Fans know the drill. If there’s a “13” hiding somewhere, Swift probably planted it.
And October 3? Yep, 10 plus 3 equals 13.
Love, Libras, and the Kelce connection
But numerology aside, October is a deeply personal month, not just for Swift, but for the entire Kelce family.
Travis turns 35 on October 5. His mom, Donna Kelce, celebrates her birthday October 9. And Jason’s eldest daughter, Wyatt, was born October 2. That means Swift’s big release sits right in the middle of a Kelce birthday cluster, a fact fans were quick to catch.
“She picked Libra season on purpose,” one commenter joked online. “She’s basically part of the family now.”
Swift even mentioned the connection on New Heights, quipping: “I picked a good month. You know, all these Libras out here.”
There’s also a track on the album titled Opalite, which fans think could reference opal, October’s birthstone. Another subtle wink to the timeline? That’s up for Swifties to decode.
October drops are kind of her thing
The Cruel Summer hitmaker has long had a soft spot for fall — especially when it comes to releasing music. The Life of a Showgirl will be her sixth studio album release in October, following Taylor Swift, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Midnights.
So maybe the real question isn’t why October, but why not?
A fan-fueled frenzy — and a little boyfriend buzz
If that wasn’t enough, October 3 also happens to be National Boyfriend Day. And yes, fans noticed. Last year, Swift marked the occasion by dropping themed merch for her romantic track The Alchemy, which many believe was inspired by Kelce.
And let’s not forget the pop culture punch of October 3 as Mean Girls Day, thanks to the iconic line from Aaron Samuels: “It’s October 3.” While Swift has never drawn a direct line to the movie, her love for layered Easter eggs makes the connection all the more tempting.
One fan summed it up best: “Only Taylor could turn a meme, a birthday week, and a sacred number into a release date — and make it all feel perfect.”
As The Life of a Showgirl gears up to take center stage, one thing’s clear. For Taylor Swift, every date means something. And this one? It just might mean everything.