When Is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31, 2026. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday.
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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 of Halloween is set
Halloween is October 31 every year.
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.
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.
What day of the week is Halloween?
Halloween is on October 31 every year, so its weekday moves one day later each year, or two days when a February 29 comes in between. In 2026 it is a Saturday, in 2027 a Sunday and in 2028 a Tuesday.
From 2026 to 2035 it falls on a weekend three times.
Halloween facts and traditions
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.
Questions about Halloween
What day of the week is Halloween in 2026?
Saturday. Halloween 2026 falls on October 31, 2026.
How many days until Halloween?
14 days, counted from October 17, 2026. The Halloween countdown shows the number for today in your time zone. To count to any other date, use the days between dates calculator.
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.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Halloween — history and traditions (checked October 16, 2026)