Halloween Countdown
As of October 17, 2026 there are 14 days until Halloween: Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
How many days until Halloween?
As of October 17, 2026, Halloween is 14 days away. That is 2 weeks, or 4% of a year; the timer above has the exact figure for today in your time zone.
Halloween dates, 2026 to 2031
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | |
| 2027 | Sunday | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | |
| 2030 | Thursday | |
| 2031 | Friday |
When is Halloween 2026? Dates through 2035
How the date of Halloween is set
Halloween is October 31 every year.
Also coming up: Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026, Christmas on Friday, December 25, 2026, and the first day of fall on Thursday, September 23, 2027.
Halloween facts and traditions
Halloween is the evening before All Saints' Day (November 1). One theory traces its customs to Celtic harvest festivals, especially the Gaelic festival of Samhain; others see it as the Christian vigil of All Hallows' Day.
Halloween was celebrated in Ireland and Scotland for centuries. Irish and Scottish immigrants brought its customs to North America in the 19th century, and from there they spread to other countries.
- The name is a shortening of All Hallows' Eve.
- Jack-o'-lanterns were carved from turnips in Ireland and Scotland; immigrants to North America used the larger, softer pumpkin.
- It is not a public holiday.
How the Halloween countdown counts
The timer runs to midnight at the start of Halloween in your own time zone: the hours, minutes and seconds left today, plus the full days after that. "Days until" counts calendar days, so tomorrow is always 1 day away and the count at the top is one more than the timer's full days. After the day has passed, the countdown moves on to next year by itself.
For a span between any two dates, with weeks and working days, use the days between dates calculator. To count down to a date of your own, create a countdown with its own link.
Put the Halloween countdown on your site
Copy this code into any web page. It shows a small live countdown that links back here.
Questions about the Halloween countdown
How many weeks until Halloween?
2 weeks as of October 17, 2026, or 14 days in all. The countdown at the top of this page updates to today's number in your own time zone.
How many days of Halloween are there?
One: Halloween is October 31, the evening before All Saints' Day on November 1. With All Souls' Day on November 2, those three days make up Allhallowtide, the Western Christian season for honoring the saints and praying for the dead.
When does the Halloween countdown reach zero?
At midnight at the start of Saturday, October 31, 2026, in your own time zone, so it reaches zero earlier in London than in New York.
Can I add Halloween to my calendar?
Yes. "Add to calendar" downloads an .ics file for October 31, 2026 that calendar apps such as Apple Calendar, Google Calendar and Outlook can import.
When is Halloween in 2027?
Sunday, October 31, 2027. The Halloween dates page lists every year through 2035.
Is Halloween a federal holiday?
No. Halloween is not a US federal holiday, so banks, post offices and federal offices keep their normal hours unless it coincides with one.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Halloween — history and traditions (checked October 16, 2026)