Halloween Countdown
The next Halloween is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — 14 days from now. The countdown below ticks down to it live, second by second.
Time's up!
Quick facts
- Observed
- October 31, every year
- US federal holiday
- No
- Public holiday in India / UK
- No / No
About Halloween
Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31. Its roots trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season — over time it blended with Christian observances and evolved into the modern holiday.
In the United States, Halloween is best known for trick-or-treating: children in costumes going door to door for candy. Carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, decorating homes with spooky themes, haunted houses, and costume parties are all part of the tradition. It is one of the biggest commercial holidays of the year for candy and costume sales.
Halloween is not a federal or public holiday — schools and offices stay open — but it is widely celebrated as a cultural event. The date never changes: it is always October 31, whatever day of the week that happens to be.
Whether you love the costumes, the candy, or the horror movies, the countdown above shows exactly how long until the next October 31.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 31 | Saturday |
| 2027 | October 31 | Sunday |
| 2028 | October 31 | Tuesday |
Halloween questions
When is Halloween?
Halloween is always on October 31. The countdown above targets the next upcoming October 31.
How many days until Halloween?
The live countdown shows the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until the next Halloween.
Is Halloween a public holiday?
No. Halloween is not a federal or public holiday in the US, UK, or India — it is a cultural celebration, and businesses and schools remain open.
What are the origins of Halloween?
Historians trace it to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of harvest season, later blended with Christian traditions.
What is trick-or-treating?
A Halloween tradition, mainly in the US, where children in costumes visit homes asking for candy with the phrase "trick or treat."