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Halloween

Next on Sunday, 31 October 2027

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About Halloween

Halloween is a popular cultural observance in Germany, growing in prominence through private parties and commercial activities. It is not a public holiday, but children and young adults often participate in wearing costumes and visiting neighbors. It is celebrated as an evening of fun and entertainment.

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How it's celebrated

  • Carving jack-o’-lanterns
  • Costumes and trick-or-treating
  • Haunted houses

When is Halloween in Germany?

Halloween dates from 2023 to 2031

  • 2023Tuesday, 31 OctoberPast
  • 2024Thursday, 31 OctoberPast
  • 2025Friday, 31 OctoberPast
  • 2026Saturday, 31 OctoberPast
  • 2027Sunday, 31 October in 352 days
  • 2028Tuesday, 31 Octoberin 718 days
  • 2029Wednesday, 31 Octoberin 1083 days
  • 2030Thursday, 31 Octoberin 1448 days
  • 2031Friday, 31 Octoberin 1813 days

October 2027

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