Are Banks Open on Halloween?
Halloween 2026: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Yes
Banks are open on Halloween.
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It is not a bank holiday, so branches that open on Saturdays keep their normal Saturday hours.
What's open and closed on Halloween 2026
| Bank branches | Saturday hours |
|---|---|
| Federal Reserve, ACH and wires | Closed (weekend) |
| ATMs, mobile and online banking | Open |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Closed (weekend) |
| Post office (USPS) | Open |
Are banks closed on Halloween?
Banks are open with their regular hours on Halloween. If October 31 lands on a weekend, normal weekend hours apply.
About Halloween
Halloween, October 31, is not a federal or bank holiday.
Tips
- Some branches hand out candy, but none close for the day.
Halloween dates and bank status, 2026–2029
| Year | Date | Banks |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 31 | Saturday hours |
| 2027 | Sunday, October 31 | Closed (Sunday) |
| 2028 | Tuesday, October 31 | Open |
| 2029 | Wednesday, October 31 | Open |
Frequently asked questions
Are banks open on Halloween?
Banks are open on Halloween. Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It is not a bank holiday, so branches that open on Saturdays keep their normal Saturday hours.
Are banks closed on Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It is not a bank holiday, so branches that open on Saturdays keep their normal Saturday hours.
Is the stock market open on Halloween?
The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed (weekend) on Halloween 2026.
Is the post office open on Halloween?
USPS post offices are open on Halloween 2026.
Do transfers process on Halloween?
Yes. Halloween is not a Federal Reserve holiday, so ACH transfers, wires and direct deposits process normally on weekdays.
Next bank holidays
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11, 2026
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026
- New Year's DayFri, Jan 1, 2027