Halloween in New Zealand is celebrated each year on 31 October, just like in many other countries that observe the holiday.

Date and time of Halloween

  • Halloween in New Zealand falls on 31 October every year, regardless of the day of the week.
  • Because New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere, Halloween happens in late spring there, even though it is associated with autumn imagery in many places.
  • Typical Halloween activities such as trick-or-treating and costume parties usually take place in the evening of 31 October.

How it’s observed in New Zealand

  • New Zealand follows the same calendar date as the United States and much of Europe for Halloween, but it is not an official public holiday.
  • The event has grown in popularity since the late 1990s, with more children trick-or-treating and more shops and businesses using Halloween-themed decorations and promotions.

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