Halloween 2026 in Ireland
Halloween 2026 in Ireland is on
Saturday, October 31, 2026
2 days ago
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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 on October 31 is an observance in Ireland, not a public holiday. It descends from the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, and Irish emigrants carried its customs to North America in the nineteenth century.
Halloween in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Halloween 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 St Stephen's Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Feb 1, 2027 St Brigid's Day 2027 (Monday)
- Mar 17, 2027 St Patrick's Day 2027 (Wednesday)
Other holidays in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Mon | October Bank Holiday | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Date rule
- October 31 every year
- Legal status
- Observance in Ireland; not a public holiday and no entitlement to time off
- Irish names
- Oiche Shamhna, the eve of Samhain
- Origin
- The Gaelic festival of Samhain, marking the end of harvest and the start of winter
- Key site
- The Hill of Ward, or Tlachtga, in County Meath, traditional site of the Samhain fire
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?
Halloween 2026 was 2 days ago, on October 31, 2026.