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Halloween, while not a traditional Belgian holiday, has gained popularity over the years, influenced by American culture and media. It is celebrated on October 31st.
Originally, Halloween was not widely observed in Belgium. However, as the holiday gained international prominence, Belgians began to embrace it, particularly in urban areas and places with a strong expatriate presence. The customs that have been adopted are similar to those in the United States and include dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, and children going trick-or-treating.
On Halloween day, Belgians who participate may decorate their homes with spooky themes. Parties for both children and adults are common where attendees wear costumes ranging from the classic ghost or witch to more contemporary pop culture characters.
In some Belgian cities, public events such as parades or themed nights at clubs are organized. Amusement parks may host special Halloween events featuring haunted houses or horror-themed attractions.
For children, schools or local communities might organize activities such as face painting sessions, storytelling of ghost stories, or small-scale trick-or-treat events especially in expat communities where the tradition is more robust.
Despite its growing popularity, Halloween is still considered less significant when compared to Belgium's deeply-rooted festivities like Carnival or Saint Nicholas' Day (Sinterklaas). It remains a largely commercial holiday with varying degrees of enthusiasm across different regions of the country.
