USPS truck is pictured after a blast of winter weather in Edmond, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Halloween falls on Friday, Oct. 31, this year. Other holidays may see closures or adjusted operating hours for schools, banks, post offices, stores, businesses, and the stock market. But Halloween is not one of those holidays.

While the holiday is widely celebrated across the United States, it is not a federal holiday, meaning it is not a day off for federal employees. However, many federal workers will inadvertently have the day off this year due to the ongoing government shutdown.

In order for a day to become a federal holiday, it must be enacted by law through Congress and signed by the president. Schools, banks, and some private companies typically observe federal holidays as a day off.

The next federal holiday on the calendar to keep an eye out for is Veterans Day, which is on Tuesday, Nov. 11 this year. Multiple banks and the U.S. Postal Service have confirmed to USA TODAY they will be closed on the holiday.

Here's what you need to know about what's open and closed on Halloween in 2025.

Are post offices open on Halloween?

Yes, post offices will be open on Friday, Oct. 31.

Are banks open on Halloween?

Yes, banks will be open regular hours on Friday, Oct. 31.

Is the stock market open on Halloween?

Yes, the stock market will be open regular hours on Friday, Oct. 31.

How many federal holidays are there?

There are 11 days recognized as federal holidays every year, including:

  • New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
  • Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January)
  • Washington's Birthday (Also known as Presidents Day; third Monday in February)
  • Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
  • Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (First Monday in September)
  • Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day (Second Monday in October)
  • Veterans Day (Nov. 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
  • Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

Federal employees in Washington, D.C., also get a day off when a new president is inaugurated every four years.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What's open or closed on Halloween 2025? Here's what to know.

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