How Many Days Until Halloween?

Children dressed in spooky costumes, rows of haunted-looking houses, and carved pumpkins. These are only sights you’ll only see during Halloween. As the clock starts to tick and the days get shorter, we’re getting closer to a night filled with frights and little sleep. Keep track of how many days until Halloween here!

You’ll also find a list of things to do on this day, ways to celebrate and some self-care activities to indulge in.

How Many Days Until Halloween 2024?

What is Halloween?

Halloween is a holiday that is celebrated every year on October 31. The origins of this holiday dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. It was believed that every night on October 31, the ghost of the dead would return to earth.

Today, this holiday is known as ‘All Hallows Eve’ or Halloween and it is observed by wearing costumes, having parties, and trick-or-treating [1], [2].

What Day Does Halloween Fall on in 2024?

This Halloween will fall on October 31, 2024. It will take place on a weekday, Thursday.

What Day is Halloween For The Upcoming Years

Halloween takes place on the same date every year. However, the day it falls on, may not always be the same. Here is a table of when Halloween will take place until 2030.

See also: Best Halloween Calendar

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Things To Do on Halloween

This exciting time calls for celebrating with your loved ones. Whether is it doing traditional activities or not-so-traditional activities, there are still things that you can do and have fun with. Get ready for a Halloween countdown by pre-planning a list of activities to do.

Here’s a list of some things that you can do this holiday:

1. Stay in and sleep
2. Carve pumpkins
3. Bake and decorate Halloween-themed cookies
4. Make candied apples
5. Decorate the house
6. Tell spooky stories
7. Hold a house party
8. Go Trick-or-treating
9. Have a themed dinner
10. Watch scary movies
11. Drink Pumpkin Spiced Latte
12. Light a bonfire
13. Go apple picking
14. Do your own Halloween makeup
15. Make a themed mocktail or cocktail

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5 Other Celebration Ideas

Besides the list of things that you can do above on Halloween, here are 5 other ways to celebrate this occasion.

1. Scary movie marathon

There’s no better way to get yourself into the mood for a spooky season than watching some scary movies. Put on Netflix or stream classic horror movies such as ‘The Exorcism’, ‘The Shining’, ‘Haunted Mansion’ or any that you prefer.

You can even set the atmosphere by dimming the lights and preparing plenty of snacks and cozy blankets.

2. Go to haunted houses

Experience how creepy this day could get by going to a few haunted houses at a nearby theme park or attraction site. Be prepared to scream your lungs out with the spooky setup, eerie sound effects, and actors dressed as ghosts or monsters.

This is a great entertainment option for both children and adults. However, as a safety caution, you may want to avoid this if you are below the age of 12 years old or if you have any type of health concerns (e.g. heart and respiratory issues, prone to seizures, physically unfit).

3. Halloween-themed scavenger hunt

If you find that traditional trick-or-treating can get a little too boring, try organizing a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt with hidden treats and Halloween-themed clues. The good thing about this is that it can be done indoors or outdoors, whichever you prefer.

If outdoors, do ensure that the area is safe and free from any sharp or dangerous objects, to prevent any participants from getting hurt. This is a fun and interactive way for kids to enjoy Halloween.

4. Go to a Halloween parade

Dress in your best costumes and head down to your nearest Halloween parade. A Halloween parade is where everyone gets to show off their creative costumes and enjoy the fun.

You don’t have to worry about the way you are dressed as it is all about the celebration. It’s a perfect way for families to get together and bond.

5. Sleep in

It is often a misconception that because it is a festive period, you must participate in traditional activities such as going to a Halloween party or trick-or-treating.

However, this might just be the perfect opportunity to catch up on sleep.

So go ahead and enjoy some well-deserved extra sleep. After all, a well-rested you is the best treat of all!

More Resources

If you like this article, have a look at some resources here to help you keep track of the year and months so that you can plan out your holidays, weekends, or any event in advance.

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Conclusion

With Halloween just around the corner, get ready for a night of fun and fright. Use these countdowns to help you pre-plan your Halloween activities and events and have a ‘spooktacular’ time with your friends and family!

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