monthkeyHalloween 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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October 2026
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11 | 12Columbus Day | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31Halloween |
- Columbus Day — October 12, 2026, Monday
- Halloween — October 31, 2026, Saturday
Halloween 2026 at a glance
- DateSaturday, October 31, 2026
- Federal holidayNo, it is widely observed but not a day off
- Day of the yearDay 304 of 365, with 61 days of 2026 still to come
About Halloween
Halloween falls on October 31, the eve of All Saints' Day on November 1. Many of its customs trace back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter.
In the United States it is a night for costumes, trick-or-treating and carved pumpkins, with neighborhood events often held on the nearest weekend.
How the date is set
Halloween is fixed on October 31.
What is open
It is not a federal holiday: offices, schools, banks and post offices keep their normal schedules.
Halloween in other years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| Halloween 2026 | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Halloween 2027 | Sunday, October 31, 2027 |
| Halloween 2028 | Tuesday, October 31, 2028 |
| Halloween 2029 | Wednesday, October 31, 2029 |
Other holidays in 2026
New Year's Day — January 1, 2026Martin Luther King Jr. Day — January 19, 2026Valentine's Day — February 14, 2026Presidents' Day — February 16, 2026St. Patrick's Day — March 17, 2026Easter — April 5, 2026Mother's Day — May 10, 2026Memorial Day — May 25, 2026Juneteenth — June 19, 2026Father's Day — June 21, 2026Independence Day — July 4, 2026Labor Day — September 7, 2026Columbus Day — October 12, 2026Veterans Day — November 11, 2026Thanksgiving — November 26, 2026Christmas — December 25, 2026
Questions
When is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
What day of the week is Halloween 2026?
Saturday.
Is Halloween a federal holiday?
No. Halloween is widely observed, but it is not a federal holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal schedules.
How do I print a calendar with Halloween on it?
Press the Print button at the top of this page, or use Ctrl+P / Cmd+P. The October 2026 calendar prints on one page with every holiday marked.