Halloween 2026
There are 1 days until Halloween 2026 — Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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About Halloween 2026
Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, October 31. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Halloween, October 31, is a cultural observance built around costumes, trick-or-treating and all things spooky. It is not a public holiday anywhere in the United States, so offices, banks, schools and mail all run on a normal schedule.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
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Halloween in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Halloween 2026
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Mon | Frances Xavier Cabrini Day | State holiday |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Columbus Day | Federal holiday |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Indigenous Peoples' Day | State holiday |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Native Americans' Day | State holiday |
| Oct 18 | Sun | Alaska Day | State holiday |
| Oct 30 | Fri | Nevada Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Date rule
- October 31 every year
- Legal status
- Observance only — not a public holiday in any U.S. state
- Name origin
- All Hallows' Eve, the night before All Saints' Day (November 1)
- Ancient root
- Samhain, the Celtic festival marking summer's end
- Brought to the U.S. by
- Irish and Scottish immigrants in the 19th century
Frequently asked questions
What day is Halloween in 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Is Halloween a day off in 2026?
Halloween is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Halloween 2026?
There are 1 days until Halloween 2026 (October 31, 2026) as of today.