Halloween 2026 in the United Kingdom
Halloween 2026 in the United Kingdom 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 in the United Kingdom is an observance on October 31, not a bank holiday. Shops, schools, banks and offices stay open, while children go guising or trick-or-treating and towns hold spooky events in the run-up to Bonfire Night.
Halloween in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Halloween 2026
- Nov 30, 2026 St Andrew's Day 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 2, 2027 2nd January 2027 (Saturday)
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Date rule
- October 31 every year
- Legal status
- Observance — not a bank holiday; nothing closes
- Also called
- All Hallows' Eve
- Origins
- Celtic festival of Samhain and the eve of All Saints' Day (November 1)
- Observed in
- England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
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.