When is Halloween?
67 days away
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It is 67 days away.
Halloween is October 31 every year. It is a civic observance, not a federal public holiday. Federal offices, banks and the mail typically operate if the date falls on a weekday.
Costumes, carved pumpkins, and kids walking door to door for candy. Older traditions tied it to spirits and the turning of the season; today it is mostly playful, loud, and very commercial.
What typically stops
National picture for four named services. A local branch, a retailer or a private employer can still differ — this is not a store-by-store matrix.
| Service | Typically | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Banks (Federal Reserve) | Open — Typically a normal banking day. Not a Federal Reserve holiday. | Federal Reserve Banks — Holiday Schedule (K.8) |
| USPS | Open — Typically regular delivery and retail hours. | USPS Employee and Labor Relations Manual — Holiday Leave (518) |
| Fedwire | Open — Typically operates. Not a Federal Reserve holiday. | Federal Reserve Banks — Holiday Schedule (K.8) |
| NYSE | Open — Typically a full trading session. | NYSE — Trading Hours and Holiday Calendar |
Print and calendar feed
- Printable calendar for this month
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Is Halloween a public holiday?
No. Halloween is not listed in 5 U.S.C. § 6103. It does not close Federal Reserve Banks, USPS or the NYSE. Some schools hold afternoon events; that is local, not a national closure.
What day is Halloween?
The date is fixed to October 31, so the weekday changes each year. It is the evening before All Saints’ Day (November 1), which is also not a US federal holiday.
Halloween dates, 2021–2031
| Year | Weekday | Date | Observed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sunday | October 31, 2021 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Monday | October 31, 2022 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Tuesday | October 31, 2023 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Thursday | October 31, 2024 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Friday | October 31, 2025 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Saturday | October 31, 2026 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sunday | October 31, 2027 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Tuesday | October 31, 2028 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Wednesday | October 31, 2029 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Thursday | October 31, 2030 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
| 2031 | Friday | October 31, 2031 | — | Not A Public Holiday |
Every date above is calculated from the rule — october 31, every year — rather than transcribed year by year, which removes the commonest source of error on calendar sites.
Other names and languages
- Also called
- All Hallows’ Eve
- Next day
- All Saints’ Day (November 1)
Legal basis and sources
Halloween is not listed in 5 U.S.C. § 6103. It is a civic observance, not a legal public holiday. 5 U.S.C. § 6103
- 5 U.S.C. § 6103, Legal Information Institute — verified August 22, 2026