🎃 Countdown to Halloween 2026
Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026
When Is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Halloween is celebrated on October 31st each year. Originating from ancient Celtic festivals, it has evolved into a day of costumes, trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, haunted houses, and spooky decorations.
Halloween Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Thursday |
| 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Friday |
| 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | Oct 31, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Oct 31, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | Oct 31, 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | Oct 31, 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | Oct 31, 2031 | Friday |
| 2032 | Oct 31, 2032 | Sunday |
| 2033 | Oct 31, 2033 | Monday |
| 2034 | Oct 31, 2034 | Tuesday |
| 2035 | Oct 31, 2035 | Wednesday |
| 2036 | Oct 31, 2036 | Friday |
About Halloween
Halloween is celebrated on October 31st each year. Originating from ancient Celtic festivals, it has evolved into a day of costumes, trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, haunted houses, and spooky decorations. It is one of the most popular holidays in the United States.
History & Origins of Halloween
Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced "sow-in"), celebrated over 2,000 years ago in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France. The Celts believed that on October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing ghosts to return to earth. When Romans conquered Celtic territory, they combined Samhain with their own festivals. By the 9th century, Christianity had spread into Celtic lands, and November 1st was designated as All Saints' Day (All Hallows' Day), making October 31st All Hallows' Eve — eventually shortened to Halloween. Irish and Scottish immigrants brought Halloween traditions to America in the 19th century.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Halloween
- Wearing costumes and dressing up as scary or fun characters
- Taking children trick-or-treating door to door for candy
- Carving jack-o'-lanterns from pumpkins with spooky faces
- Decorating homes and yards with spooky displays and cobwebs
- Visiting haunted houses and corn mazes
- Attending Halloween costume parties
- Watching horror movies and telling ghost stories
- Bobbing for apples and playing Halloween party games
Fun Facts About Halloween
Americans spend about $10 billion on Halloween each year, making it the second-largest commercial holiday.
The tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns originated in Ireland, where turnips were originally used instead of pumpkins.
The most popular Halloween candy in the U.S. is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Trick-or-treating as we know it didn't become widespread in the U.S. until the 1950s.
The world record for the fastest pumpkin carving is 16.47 seconds.
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.