How many days until Halloween?
There are 12 days until Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026.
HALLOWEEN · SAT, OCT 31, 2026
12days until Halloween
To the second, until midnight at the start of the day, in your time zone.
It is Halloween. Happy trick-or-treating!
- In weeks1 week and 5 days
- In sleeps12 sleepsOne sleep for every night left
- Day of the weekSaturday
- The one afterSun, Oct 31, 2027
When is Halloween 2026?
Halloween is always October 31. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday, so trick-or-treating and parties land on the same night, with no school the next morning. In 2027, Halloween is on a Sunday.
The countdown above counts calendar days in your own time zone. On October 30 it says 1 day, and the day after Halloween it rolls over to next year.
A countdown for costumes and candy
Halloween sneaks up fast. If you are making a costume, the weeks figure above is the one to watch: two or three weeks is a comfortable lead time for anything homemade, and online orders need a few days of shipping on top. Kids usually prefer counting sleeps. Since Halloween 2026 is a Saturday, a lot of neighborhood events and parties will happen on the night itself rather than the weekend before.
Halloween dates, 2026 to 2030
| Year | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | October 31, 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday | October 31, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday | October 31, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday | October 31, 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday | October 31, 2030 |
Quick facts
- Halloween grew out of Samhain, a Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest.
- The first jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland and Scotland were carved from turnips. Pumpkins took over in North America.
- Halloween is not a federal holiday, so schools and offices stay open when it falls on a weekday.
What day is Halloween 2026?
Saturday, October 31, 2026. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday.
Is Halloween always on October 31?
Yes. The date never changes, only the day of the week does.
Is Halloween a federal holiday?
No. It is widely celebrated in the US, but schools, banks and offices follow their normal schedule.
When is Halloween 2027?
Sunday, October 31, 2027. In 2028 it falls on a Tuesday.
HOLIDAY COUNTDOWNS
Every holiday, counted.
- NOV 26 38Thanksgiving
- DEC 4 46Hanukkah
- DEC 25 67Christmas
- JAN 1 74New Year's Day
- FEB 14 118Valentine's Day
Numbers show the days left until each holiday.
Put this countdown on your Lock Screen.
Countfie keeps a Halloween countdown on your iPhone Lock Screen and Home Screen, with the right date every year. It is coming soon to the App Store, free to download.
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