India, Oct. 26 -- Halloween celebrations in the United States will get an unusual bonus in 2026, with the holiday falling on a Saturday just hours before daylight saving time ends. As clocks move back by one hour overnight, people will gain extra time for festivities and an additional hour of sleep on Sunday morning.

Halloween is observed annually on October 31, but its day of the week changes each year. In 2026, the holiday falls on a Saturday, making it convenient for costume parties, trick-or-treating, haunted attractions and other celebrations without the usual concerns of a school or work night.

The timing of the clock change adds to the occasion. Daylight saving time ends in the US at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 1, when ...