When is Halloween 2025? Spooky fans rejoice over this year's date.

There's a breeze in the air and pumpkin spice in your cup, which means Halloween is right around the corner.

The spooky holiday falls — as always — on Oct. 31, but this year, observers get to celebrate on a Friday. Before 2025, the last time Halloween fell on a Friday was in 2014.

While not officially a weekend, the Friday observance means many people will be able to celebrate the ghoulish evening without school or work looming.

Traditionally, the day gives children and adults alike the opportunity to transform into someone or something else. Trick-or-treaters and other participants don outfits, wigs and accessories to show off their disguises for the event.

Here's what to know about Halloween, including why we celebrate.

When is Halloween 2025?

This year, Halloween falls on Friday, Oct. 31.

The next time Halloween will occur on a Friday is 2031.

In year's past, petitions have circulated to try to change the date of Halloween to the last Saturday in October. While it hasn't come to fruition, spooky enthusiasts wishing for a Saturday celebration won't have to wait much longer. In 2026, Halloween falls on a Saturday.

When is 'Halloweekend'?

"Halloweekend" is a popular term coined for the Saturday and Sunday closest to the holiday during which many people can celebrate outside of work and school obligations.

This year, because of the Friday holiday, "Halloweekend" will therefore fall on Nov. 1 and 2.

Why do we celebrate Halloween? Origins of the holiday

According to the Library of Congress, Halloween comes from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a religious celebration to welcome the harvest at the end of summer

During the festival, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.

Later, in the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated Nov. 1 as All Saints Day, intending to incorporate Samhain festival traditions. The evening before All Saints Day became known as All Hallows Eve, and later, Halloween, per the Library of Congress.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at [email protected].