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When is Halloween? Why is it celebrated? Know Date, History, and How it is marked in the US, UK, and Canada Halloween 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, October 31, in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The festival, also known as All Hallows’ Eve, marks the evening before All Saints’ Day, which falls on November 1. The 2025 celebration is expected to witness an extended weekend of festivities, as the date coincides with a Friday, giving revelers across North America and Europe more time for parties, parades, and family-friendly trick-or-treating events.In modern times, Halloween 2025 continues to blend centuries-old customs with contemporary pop culture influences. Neighborhoods are expected to host themed decorations, haunted house tours, and costume contests inspired by both horror classics and trending internet memes. Retailers across the US and UK have already reported an early surge in costume and candy sales, signaling widespread excitement for the spooky weekend.Halloween 2025: Why is it celebrated?The origins of Halloween can be traced back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”), which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to roam freely on Earth. To ward off these wandering souls, people lit bonfires and wore costumes made of animal hides and masks, traditions that have evolved into today’s Halloween customs.With the spread of Christianity, the pagan festival merged with All Hallows’ Eve, the night before All Saints’ Day, observed by Christians to honor saints and martyrs. Over time, these customs intertwined, creating a hybrid celebration of spirituality, folklore, and fun.In America, Halloween gained popularity in the 19th century, especially after Irish immigrants brought their Samhain-inspired customs to the New World. By the early 20th century, it had transformed into a community-centered celebration emphasizing games, food, and festive gatherings — gradually shedding its religious undertones to become the cultural event we know today.Live EventsHalloween 2025: How is Halloween celebrated now?Today, Halloween 2025 is celebrated with a mix of thrill, creativity, and community spirit. Children dress up in costumes ranging from witches and ghosts to superheroes and movie characters, knocking on doors with the cheerful chant, “Trick or treat!” Adults participate through elaborate costume parties, themed cocktails, haunted house experiences, and horror movie marathons.Themed decorations, from carved pumpkins known as Jack-o’-lanterns to cobwebs and skeletons, transform homes and streets into eerie wonderlands. In many cities across the US, UK, and Canada, large-scale parades, zombie walks, and pumpkin festivals mark the night. Some churches and schools also organize safe trick-or-treating events, blending traditional fun with community awareness.Interestingly, the rise of digital culture has introduced a new layer to the celebrations. Viral memes, costume trends, and Halloween-themed social media challenges have become a major part of the festival’s modern identity. This year, as Halloween falls on a Friday, the celebrations are expected to extend into the weekend, turning October’s final days into a global carnival of lights, laughter, and frights.FAQsWhen is Halloween 2025? Halloween 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, October 31, across the US, UK, and Canada.Why is Halloween celebrated? Halloween traces its origins to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of harvest and the belief that spirits returned to Earth on that night.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onHalloween 2025Halloween celebrationHistory of HalloweenHalloween traditionsHalloween in the UKHalloween in the US (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onHalloween 2025Halloween celebrationHistory of HalloweenHalloween traditionsHalloween in the UKHalloween in the US(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless
