Halloween
October 31
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The live countdown above shows the exact number of days until Halloween — updated every second. Halloween is always October 31. Once it passes, the counter resets to next year automatically.
Halloween is always October 31. Upcoming dates:
| Year | Halloween Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | October 31, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | October 31, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | October 31, 2029 | Wednesday |
Halloween originates from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, observed on October 31 — the eve of the Celtic new year on November 1. Celts believed the boundary between the living and the dead thinned on this night. The Christian church designated November 1 as All Saints Day (All Hallows), making October 31 "All Hallows Eve" — shortened to Halloween over centuries.
The live countdown at the top of this page shows exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds until October 31. It updates every second and resets to next year after Halloween passes.
Halloween 2026 is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Halloween 2027 is Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Halloween comes from the Celtic festival of Samhain on October 31 — the eve of the Celtic new year. The Christian church later named November 1 All Saints Day (All Hallows), making October 31 "All Hallows Eve" — shortened to Halloween.
Divide the days shown in the countdown by 7. For example, 28 days = 4 weeks until Halloween, 14 days = 2 weeks.