Best Halloween sales 2026: costume, decor and candy deals

Halloween is on Saturday, October 31, and the Halloween sales of 2026 include up to 70% off Halloween and fall decor at Grandin Road and up to 30% off costumes and costume accessories at Disney Store. LTD Commodities has Halloween decor and accessories at up to 70% off.

For Halloween events, code 26FAQ26 takes $3 off Halloween Nights admission tickets at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, and flash sales at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have Any Night Howl-O-Scream tickets at $52.99 each when you buy two or more. For party supplies, code SITEWIDE10 takes 10% off sitewide at Smarty Had A Party.

Author Note from Irina Vasilescu (Senior Deal Analyst)

I went through the 2026 Halloween deals at costume, decor, party, pet and event-ticket stores and picked the ones worth using.

When do the Halloween sales start in 2026?

Many shoppers start in September: 49% of consumers say they plan to begin shopping for Halloween in September or earlier, according to the NRF’s 2026 survey.

• September 11 to October 31: Howl-O-Scream on select nights at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
• October 2 to November 7: Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, on select nights.
• October 5–11: Walmart’s October deals event, from 12 a.m. ET on October 5. Target Circle 360 members got early access to Target Circle Deal Days on October 5.
• October 6–7: Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days for Prime members, from 12:01 a.m. PDT on October 6 (our Prime Big Deal Days guide covers the whole event), and Target Circle Deal Days.
• October 31: Halloween 2026, on a Saturday.
• Through November 1: Screamin’ Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando.

Trending Halloween costumes 2026

These are the costumes Americans plan to wear most for Halloween 2026, in the order of the NRF’s 2026 Halloween survey (7,889 consumers polled September 1–9, published September 22).

• Adults: Witch, vampire and Batman.
• Children: Spider-Man, superhero and princess.
• Pets: Pumpkin, hot dog and ghost.

Spirit Halloween’s own 2026 costume trend report, published October 1, expects K-Pop Demon Hunters to be a top Halloween trend once again. It also lists Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Slinky Dog costumes, superhero looks fueled by Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Power Rangers, and new looks inspired by Fortnite and Halo.

Halloween costume deals 2026

Costumes are on the list for 71% of shoppers in 2026, according to the NRF. Miccostumes and Joyin have the biggest costume discounts, up to 60% off.

• Spirit Halloween: Code TAKE20 takes 20% off one item, online or in stores (some exclusions apply). Spirit said it had more than 1,550 store locations open across North America as of August 18. More codes are on our Spirit Halloween coupons page.
• Target: Target said in August that half of all costumes and accessories are under $25, and that it has 26 Pokémon costumes, up from 10 in 2025.
• Disney Store: Disney Store has up to 30% off costumes and costume accessories.
• Joyin: Joyin has up to 60% off Halloween family costumes.
• Miccostumes: Select Halloween costumes are up to 60% off, and the whole site is up to 40% off. More Miccostumes coupons.
• Pottery Barn Kids: Halloween costumes are up to 40% off. Check Pottery Barn Kids deals.
• Halloween Express: Thousands of sale items are up to 50% off. Other Halloween Express coupons are on our page.
• AMI Clubwear: Code FLASH25 takes an extra 25% off Halloween costumes at AMI Clubwear.

Halloween decorations and animatronics deals 2026

Decorations are the next most popular Halloween purchase after candy, with 78% of consumers planning to buy them, according to the NRF’s 2026 survey. Grandin Road and LTD Commodities have the biggest Halloween discounts, up to 70% off, and At Home has 25% off its 3-ft animatronics.

• Grandin Road: Clearance Halloween and fall decor is up to 70% off, and code OCTOBERALL gets you free shipping on everything. See Grandin Road deals.
• Lowe’s: Lowe’s has up to 50% off select clearance Halloween decorations.
• Michaels: Halloween items are up to 50% off, and code SPOOKY30 takes 30% off regular-price items when you order online. More Michaels coupons.
• At Home: All Halloween lights are 25% off, and so are the 3-ft Halloween animatronics (that size only). See all At Home deals.
• LTD Commodities: Halloween decor and accessories are up to 70% off. Check LTD Commodities deals.
• Joyin: Halloween inflatables are up to 60% off. All Joyin deals.
• Tractor Supply: Select Red Shed Halloween and fall decor is up to 60% off. All Tractor Supply deals.

Halloween party supplies and candy deals 2026

Candy remains the most popular Halloween purchase, with 96% of consumers planning to buy sweets, according to the NRF’s 2026 survey. Oriental Trading’s Halloween sale goes up to 60% off, and at Office Depot you can buy one Halloween item and get the second 50% off.

• Oriental Trading: The Halloween sale goes up to 60% off, and fall items are up to 50% off. Browse Oriental Trading coupons.
• Office Depot: Buy one Halloween item and get the second 50% off. You can mix and match, as long as the second item costs the same or less. See Office Depot deals.
• Staples: Select Halloween accessories are 20% off at Staples.
• Savannah’s Candy Kitchen: Code MONSTER10 takes $10 off monster treats, like the monster apples and Halloween Rice Krispy treats, at Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. It can’t be combined with other offers.
• Cookie Bouquets: Code BOO15 takes 15% off Halloween cookie bouquets. See Cookie Bouquets coupons.
• Restaurantware: Code HALLOWEEN takes 15% off select Halloween candy bags, coffee cups, spooky picks and baking cups at Restaurantware.
• Smarty Had A Party: Code SITEWIDE10 takes 10% off everything, and standard shipping is free on orders over $49. All Smarty Had A Party coupons.
• CandyWarehouse: Code FREESHIP150 gets you free ground shipping on orders of $150 or more. Other CandyWarehouse coupons are on our page.

More Halloween sales 2026

SHEIN has the biggest discount here, up to 90% off Halloween finds, and Groupon’s Spooky Sale has select deals at up to 80% off. For Halloween clothing, BloomChic has Halloween styles at up to 50% off, and ModCloth has select styles at 50% off.

• SHEIN: Halloween finds are up to 90% off. See SHEIN deals.
• Groupon: Code HALLOWEEN takes up to 80% off select deals in the Spooky Sale. More Groupon coupons.
• BoxLunch: BoxLunch has up to 50% off in its Halloween sale, with some exclusions.
• Dolls Kill: Code BOO takes 30% off everything during the flash sale. All Dolls Kill coupons.
• BloomChic: Halloween styles are up to 50% off, no code needed. Check BloomChic deals.
• ModCloth: ModCloth’s Halloween sale has 50% off select styles.

Pet Halloween deals 2026

Consumers plan to spend $0.92 billion on pet costumes in 2026, according to the NRF. At Pet Supermarket, buy one Halloween item for your pet and get the second 50% off.

Halloween events and ticket deals 2026

Howl-O-Scream runs on select nights through October 31, while Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando continue into November.

• Eastern State Penitentiary: Code 26FAQ26 saves $3 on Halloween Nights admission tickets, which start at $49 and vary by night. It isn’t valid on Saturdays in October and can’t be combined with other offers or discounts. Halloween Nights runs on select nights from October 2 to November 7 and is recommended for ages 12 and up. See Eastern State Penitentiary coupons.
• SeaWorld Orlando: In a Howl-O-Scream flash sale at SeaWorld Orlando, Any Night tickets are $52.99 when you buy 2 or more, good for one visit on any event night through October 31. A single Any Night ticket is $74.99, down from $125.99, and tickets start at $47.99.
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: In a Howl-O-Scream flash sale, Any Night tickets are $52.99 when you buy at least 2, and tickets start at $48.99. Browse Busch Gardens deals.
• Crayola Experience Orlando: Screamin’ Green Hauntoween runs September 19 to November 1, and tickets bought in advance save $3. The online-exclusive Trick BOOst bundle, with a 14-inch Mac plush, sand art and a glitter tattoo, is $25, a $50 value. See more Crayola Experience deals.

Halloween sales 2026 FAQs

When do Halloween sales start in 2026?

49% of consumers say they plan to begin shopping for Halloween in September or earlier, according to the NRF survey published September 22, 2026. Walmart’s October deals event was set for October 5–11, and Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days and Target Circle Deal Days for October 6–7. Halloween is Saturday, October 31.

How much will Americans spend on Halloween in 2026?

Americans are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween in 2026, or $115.14 per person, according to the NRF survey published on September 22, and 74% of consumers plan to celebrate. Shoppers are expected to spend $4.4 billion on costumes, $4.3 billion on decorations and $4.1 billion on candy. If prices are higher than expected, 26% say they will look for coupons or sales and 31% will comparison shop.

What are the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026?

Witch, vampire and Batman are the costumes most adults plan to wear in 2026, according to the NRF survey published September 22. For children, the top three are Spider-Man, superhero and princess, and for pets, pumpkin, hot dog and ghost. Spirit Halloween’s October 1 trend report expects K-Pop Demon Hunters to be a top trend once again.

Do Halloween animatronics go on sale?

Yes. At Home has 25% off its 3-ft Halloween animatronics (that size only).

Is there a promo code for Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary?

Yes. Code 26FAQ26 takes $3 off Halloween Nights admission tickets at Eastern State Penitentiary in 2026. It isn’t valid on Saturdays in October and can’t be combined with other offers or discounts. Tickets start at $49 and vary by night.

Sources

1. National Retail Federation – 2026 Halloween consumer survey: expected total and per-person spending, participation, the spending on costumes, decorations and candy, shopping timing, the share who will look for coupons or sales or comparison shop if prices are higher, the top costumes for adults, children and pets, and the survey method (2026)
2. Amazon – Prime Big Deal Days announcement: the October 6–7 dates and the 12:01 a.m. PDT start (2026)
3. Target – Halloween 2026 assortment: half of all costumes and accessories under $25, the Pokémon costumes expanded from 10 to 26, August 12 (2026)
4. Target – Target Circle Deal Days announcement: the October 6–7 dates and the October 5 early access for Target Circle 360 members (2026)
5. NBC News – Walmart October deals announcement: the October 5–11 dates and the 12 a.m. ET start (2026)
6. Spirit Halloween – 2026 season opening announcement: more than 1,550 store locations open across North America as of August 18 (2026)
7. Spirit Halloween – 2026 costume trend report: K-Pop Demon Hunters expected to be a top trend again, the Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Slinky Dog costumes, the superhero looks fueled by Spider-Man and Power Rangers, and the Fortnite and Halo looks, October 1 (2026)
8. Eastern State Penitentiary – Halloween Nights FAQs: code 26FAQ26 for $3 off, not valid on October Saturdays and not combinable, tickets from $49, and the age recommendation (2026)
9. Eastern State Penitentiary – Halloween Nights announcement: select nights from October 2 to November 7 and the Philadelphia address (2026)
10. SeaWorld Orlando – Howl-O-Scream tickets: the September 11 to October 31 dates, the Any Night flash sale price with a minimum of 2 tickets, the Any Night ticket for one visit at $74.99 against $125.99 and the lowest ticket price (2026)
11. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – Howl-O-Scream tickets: the September 11 to October 31 dates, the Any Night flash sale price and the lowest ticket price (2026)
12. Crayola Experience Orlando – Screamin’ Green Hauntoween: the September 19 to November 1 dates, the $3 advance ticket saving and the $25 Trick BOOst bundle (2026)

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