Live stats - updated as visitors post times. Last submission: October 15, 2026
Short answer: 79% of posted 2026 times are on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31. The rest picked another night, most often Thursday, October 29. The most common window is 6-8 PM local time.
Top nights other than Halloween
| Thursday, October 29 | 96 posted times |
| Friday, October 30 | 43 posted times |
| Sunday, October 25 | 21 posted times |
| Saturday, October 24 | 5 posted times |
| Sunday, November 1 | 2 posted times |
Most common trick or treat hours
| 6-8 PM | 37% |
| 5-7 PM | 14% |
| 5-8 PM | 7% |
| 6-7:30 PM | 6% |
| 5:30-7:30 PM | 6% |
States with the most towns posted
| Ohio | 254 towns |
| Pennsylvania | 157 towns |
| Wisconsin | 141 towns |
| New Hampshire | 61 towns |
| Iowa | 46 towns |
| Illinois | 41 towns |
| West Virginia | 26 towns |
| Indiana | 25 towns |
| Michigan | 21 towns |
| Kentucky | 11 towns |
Quick answers
How many towns have posted trick or treat times for 2026?
820 towns in 31 states have posted 2026 trick or treat times on Trick or Treat Times so far.
Do most towns trick or treat on Halloween night in 2026?
79% of posted 2026 times are on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31. The rest picked another night, most often Thursday, October 29.
What time is trick or treating in 2026?
The most common posted window is 6-8 PM local time (37% of posted times). Always check your own town's page, since hours are set locally.
Percentages are based on times posted by visitors to Trick or Treat Times and change as more towns announce. See also When Is Trick or Treat 2026? and the regional roundups.