When is Halloween?

Halloween is celebrated on October 31 every year. This timer reaches zero at the start of October 31 in your selected timezone, displays Happy Halloween for the day, and starts counting down to next year on November 1. A countdown day means a full 24 hours.

How many days until Halloween?

The Halloween countdown above shows the time remaining until October 31 in your selected timezone. Read the days first, then the hours, minutes and seconds for the rest of the wait. Each countdown day represents a full 24 hours, so 2 days and 6 hours means Halloween starts in 54 hours.

Use Daily Wishing's timer while planning a costume, getting treats ready or choosing a Halloween message for someone you love. The countdown updates automatically while the page is open.

When is Halloween?

Halloween falls on October 31 every year. Its date stays the same, but the day of the week changes. The date above the timer shows the weekday and year for the Halloween being counted down to.

This countdown ends at midnight at the beginning of October 31. If you are waiting for an evening party or trick-or-treating, check the organizer's start time separately.

How to use the Halloween countdown

1. Check the timezone below the timer. It starts with the timezone reported by your device.
2. Choose another location from the dropdown if you are planning with friends or family elsewhere.
3. Read the remaining days, hours, minutes and seconds. Bookmark this page to check again as October 31 approaches.

The timer accounts for daylight-saving time in the selected location. Your device's date and clock should be set correctly for an accurate countdown.

Halloween wishes to send when the wait is over

Save a message now so it is ready for a card, group chat or photo caption on October 31. These short Halloween wishes are written for sharing:

Halloween countdown questions

Why does the countdown change when I select a different timezone?

Midnight arrives at different times around the world. The dropdown changes the countdown's destination to the start of October 31 in that location, so the time remaining may increase or decrease.

Why does it say zero days before Halloween starts?

Zero days means fewer than 24 hours remain. Check the hours, minutes and seconds to see how long you still have to wait. The timer displays Happy Halloween once October 31 begins.

What happens to the timer on Halloween?

It stays at zero and displays Happy Halloween throughout October 31 in your selected timezone. On November 1, it automatically begins counting down to Halloween next year.

Do I need to refresh the page?

No. The countdown updates every second while the tab is visible. If you switch to another tab, updates pause to save resources and the time recalculates when you return.