Halloween Wishes

Halloween 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, October 31st, as a vibrant, annual event centered around all things spooky and spectacular. It is not a public holiday, but is one of the most commercially significant observances in the U.S. after Christmas. 

Overview

Halloween has evolved into a popular secular celebration that blends ancient Celtic harvest traditions (the festival of Samhain) with Western Christian customs (All Hallows' Eve). The day is dedicated to remembering the dead and embracing a fascination with the supernatural, ghosts, and the macabre. 

Key Traditions and Activities

People of all ages participate in a variety of fun activities:

• Trick-or-Treating Children and adults dress up in costumes (ranging from ghosts and witches to pop culture icons) and go door-to-door in their neighborhoods to collect candy and treats.
• Costume Parties Themed gatherings are popular for both children and adults, featuring spooky decorations and Halloween-themed food.
• Pumpkin Carving Families carve pumpkins into glowing jack-o'-lanterns, a tradition derived from the Irish folklore of Stingy Jack and the use of turnip lanterns.
• Spooky Entertainment Enjoying horror movies, telling ghost stories, or visiting haunted houses and theme parks are common ways to celebrate the eerie atmosphere of the night.
• Community Events Parades, trunk-or-treating events from decorated car trunks, and other community-wide festivals are organized across many regions.