When Is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Updated
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Halloween dates, 2026 to 2035
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | |
| 2027 | Sunday | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | |
| 2030 | Thursday | |
| 2031 | Friday | |
| 2032 | Sunday | |
| 2033 | Monday | |
| 2034 | Tuesday | |
| 2035 | Wednesday |
How the date is set
Halloween is October 31 every year.
Halloween is the evening before All Saints' Day (November 1). Its customs trace back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season.
Good to know
- The name is a shortening of All Hallows' Eve.
- Jack-o'-lanterns were first carved from turnips in Ireland and Scotland; pumpkins came into use in North America.
- It is not a public holiday.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Halloween in 2026?
Saturday. Halloween 2026 falls on October 31, 2026.
How many days until Halloween?
18 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is Halloween on the same date every year?
Yes. Halloween is October 31 every year.
When is Halloween in 2027?
Sunday, October 31, 2027.
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.