Imagine Halloween never had the looming dread of school or work the next day.

With Oct. 31 falling on a Friday this year, that's not a problem. But since Halloween often falls on a weekday, the calendar conundrum inspired a little-known alternative: National Trick or Treat Day

The day includes observances of all the same Halloween festivities, from donning costumes to trick-or-treating. But instead, National Trick or Treat Day recognizes the spooky holiday on the last Saturday of October every year, which this year falls on Oct. 25.

Here's what to know about the day that encourages trick-or-treating always fall on a Saturday.

What is National Trick or Treat Day?

National Trick or Treat Day is a version of Halloween that celebrates the holiday on the last Saturday in October, rather

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