Halloween

Halloween

Observance Fixed

Halloween is celebrated on October 31 with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. It has evolved from ancient harvest festivals into one of the most popular holidays in America, especially for children.

Halloween - Date

Year Date Day week
2026 10/31/2026 Saturday week 44
2027 10/31/2027 Sunday week 43
2028 10/31/2028 Tuesday week 44
2029 10/31/2029 Wednesday week 44
2030 10/31/2030 Thursday week 44

History

Halloween has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and was brought to America by Irish and Scottish immigrants. It became widely popular in the early 20th century and has grown into a major cultural celebration.

Traditions

  • Trick-or-treating for candy
  • Wearing costumes
  • Carving jack-o-lanterns
  • Decorating homes with spooky themes
  • Attending Halloween parties
  • Watching horror movies