Halloween 2025
Date: October 31, 2025 (Friday)
Country: Canada Public Holidays
Description
Halloween in Canada is a holiday about the idea of spooky and mysterious times. It is a moment when people think about things that are strange, imaginary, or a little scary in a playful way.
Halloween takes place on October 31 each year. It comes at the end of October when the weather is getting colder and the days are growing shorter as autumn moves toward winter.
The holiday has old roots from different cultures. Long ago people marked the change of seasons and the idea that the boundary between the living and the spirit world felt closer at this time of year.
Halloween is important because it brings people together. It is a chance for communities to share in stories, creativity, and a sense of shared history. The day also influences art, media, and seasonal events across Canada.
Traditions
In Canada many children go trick or treating. They wear costumes from spooky to silly and knock on neighbors doors for candy. Streets and houses glow with carved pumpkins and string lights.
Families carve jack o lanterns and light candles inside them. People decorate lawns with fake cobwebs, skeletons, and tombstones. Community centers host costume contests, school parties, and haunted house events for older kids.
Popular treats include chocolate, candy bars, and candy apples. Families also bake pumpkin pie, muffins, and cookies. In some places people visit pumpkin patches and corn mazes for daytime fun.
Rituals include bobbing for apples at parties and telling ghost stories. Some friends play light hearted pranks. Many towns hold evening parades or bonfires for local celebrations.
Travel Tips
Check local business hours and transit schedules before you go. Many shops, offices, and some museums close early or change routes for parades and events. Book transport and accommodations early for weekend crowds in big cities like Toronto and Montreal.
Wear visible clothing at night and follow city safety rules. Use official event maps and staffed trick or treat or family zones. Try daytime festivals, guided tours, or seasonal markets to enjoy local culture without the busiest evening crowds.