when does horror nights start

Halloween Horror Nights in 2026 is set to start in late August at Universal Orlando and in early September at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Quick Scoop

• Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2026 begins August 28, 2026 , and runs on select nights through November 1, 2026.

• Universal Studios Hollywood’s 2026 season is scheduled to run on select nights from September 3 through November 1, 2026.

• Both events operate only on “select nights,” meaning not every single night in that date range is an event night.

So if you’re planning a trip and just want the earliest possible night to go in 2026:

• Orlando: First night is August 28, 2026.

• Hollywood: First night is September 3, 2026.

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