Halloween 2026
Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday 31 October.
Not an official day off
Halloween 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Week number
- Week 44
- Day of the year
- Day 304 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Halloween in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Halloween is on 31 October every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Friday, in 2026 a Saturday and in 2027 a Sunday.
Halloween and the school holidays
Halloween 2026 falls in the October half term in 26 of the 188 areas.
Halloween in other countries
This is how Halloween 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Saturday 31 October.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
| Belgium | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
| Denmark | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
| France | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
| Germany | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
| Netherlands | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
| Sweden | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
| Switzerland | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
| United States | Halloween | Saturday 31 October | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Bonfire NightThursday, 5 November 2026
- Remembrance SundaySunday, 8 November 2026
- Remembrance DayWednesday, 11 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Halloween in 2026?
In 2026, Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October, in week 44.
Is Halloween 2026 a day off?
No, Halloween is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.