Halloween Countdown 2026

Halloween countdown

Count down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds to October 31 at midnight in your local time zone. It's an easy way to plan your next Halloween party, count down with the kids, and make sure you finish costumes on time and buy treats that will stay fresh for the night.

Did you know?

Halloween traces back to Samhain, a Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and the start of the dark half of the year. Irish and Scottish emigrants brought it to North America in the 19th century, where it picked up costume parties, trick-or-treating, and the carved pumpkin. The carved-pumpkin tradition replaced earlier carved turnips, which are smaller and harder to work with. Most countries celebrating today did so as an import from the US in the late 20th century.

Common questions

Can I set an earlier time?

This countdown will count to midnight on October 31 based on your system clock. Use the countdown timer if you want to be alerted earlier.

Will the countdown keep running if I switch tabs?

Yes. An inactive tab will freeze the count, but it will catch up the moment you return.

Can I change the display?

Yes. The settings panel includes size buttons (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL), and your choice will save for next time in this browser. Use fullscreen for a wall projection or to display on a second device.