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Halloween

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About Halloween

Halloween, known as Oíche Shamhna in Irish, has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. Celebrated annually on October 31st, it is a significant cultural event in Ireland featuring costume parties, bonfires, and the carving of jack-o'-lanterns. While it is not a public holiday, it is widely observed with community gatherings and fireworks.

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Photo by Andy Holmes on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026

How it's celebrated

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

When is Halloween in Ireland?

Halloween dates from 2025 to 2031

  • 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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