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Halloween falls on October 31 every year
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When exactly is Halloween?
Halloween, on October 31, is the night of costumes, trick-or-treating, jack-o’-lanterns and haunted houses. It traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.
It is the second-largest commercial holiday in the United States after Christmas, with Americans spending over $12 billion a year on costumes, candy and decorations.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | October 31, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | October 31, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | October 31, 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | October 31, 2030 | Thursday |
Frequently asked questions
When is Halloween?
Halloween falls on October 31 every year.
Why do people carve pumpkins on Halloween?
The tradition comes from the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, who was said to roam the earth with a lantern carved from a turnip. Irish immigrants in America switched to pumpkins, which were larger and easier to carve — creating the jack-o’-lantern.