How many days until Halloween?
There are 363 days until Halloween 2027 — Sunday, October 31, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Halloween on Sunday, October 31, 2027, set by the rule: October 31. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Halloween is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. Halloween, October 31, is a cultural observance built around costumes, trick-or-treating and all things spoky. It is not a public holiday anywhere in the United States, so offices, banks, schools and mail all run on a normal schedule.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Halloween:
- 100 days to go — Friday, July 23, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Saturday, September 11, 2027
- 30 days to go — Friday, October 1, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Sunday, October 17, 2027
- 7 days to go — Sunday, October 24, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Saturday, October 30, 2027
Halloween dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Saturday | 2 days ago |
| 2027 | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | 363 days |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Halloween
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a postal holiday; regular delivery and window hours. |
| Banks | Open | Normal hours; not a Federal Reserve holiday. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Regular trading session. |
| Federal offices | Open | A normal federal workday. |
| State and local government | Open | Open everywhere; no state closes for Halloween. |
Coming up after Halloween
- Nov 11 Days until Veterans Day 374 days away
- Nov 25 Days until Thanksgiving Day 388 days away
- Dec 25 Days until Christmas Day 418 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Halloween?
There are 363 days until Halloween, which falls on Sunday, October 31, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Halloween?
There are 52 weekends between now and Halloween on October 31 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Halloween a day off?
Halloween is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.