Halloween falls on a weekend this year

The next time Halloween will be on a Friday will be in the year 2031. Halloween will next be on a Saturday in 2037

"The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts"

Trick-or-treating will be a bit easier this year.

That's because Halloween falls on a Friday this year, the perfect night for the spooky festivities.

The last time Halloween fell on a Friday was in 2014, and the last time the holiday fell on a Saturday was in 2009.

Here's what to know.

When is Halloween this year?

It falls on Friday , Oct. 31 in 2025.

In 2026, Halloween will once again be on a weekend night, falling on a Saturday.

When is the next time Halloween will be on a Friday?

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