So, when should you start decorating for Halloween?
Be honest with yourselves, Halloween lovers – we’ve all asked ourselves this at least once. While some of us opt for an “earlier the better” motto for our decorating, many still find themselves stuck on when to start celebrating as the season comes around. The truth of the matter is, there’s no right or wrong time to begin decorating! But if you’re searching for some ghoulish guidance, we’ve rounded up five popular times throughout the year when folks begin to get their frights on. Read on and get ready to dig those skeletons out of your closet!
The Classic Go-To: October 1st
September is over, that autumn chill is in the air, and the first half of that long-awaited 10/31 date has arrived: by October 1st, it’s full steam ahead. The beginning of October is a no-brainer, and possibly the least controversial time to start decorating. Grab some pumpkins from your local farm market and carve out some jack-o-lanterns. Display your favorite outdoor Halloween décor pieces on your lawn and watch the color-changing leaves fall around them. Make every moment of those 31 days feel like a scream!
Conjuring Up Halloween Magic on the Fall Equinox
But… are 31 days really enough? What if you wanted the teensiest head start? The way we see it, the first day of autumn is the perfect time to kick off spooky season. The fall equinox typically takes place during the third week of September, marking the season’s official start and representing a time of balance between light and darkness within spiritual circles. It’s a time of reflection, harvest, and (if you play your cards right) some cool Halloween displays. Consider hosting an equinox celebration of your own, and decking out your space in some wonderfully witchy décor! That way, you can savor all of summer while enjoying your Halloween decorations for at least an extra week or so.
Unofficial End of Summer = Unofficial Start of Halloween
Can’t wait until autumn? Yeah, neither can we. Believe it or not, Labor Day is generally the most common time people put out Halloween decorations! And who could blame them? Once the pool floaties and beach chairs have been packed away, there’s no reason why the pumpkins, webs, and cauldrons can’t come out. You can even ease into your full Halloween display by starting with some simple, vaguely autumn-related décor pieces – like pumpkins, gourds, or a witches’ broom – then ramp up the frights the closer you get to October.
Jump-Starting with a Spooky Summer
For some, Halloween doesn’t start until fall. But for the true fanatics, the spooky holiday gets kicked off during summertime! Maybe it’s because Spirit Halloween stores typically begin opening in early August – we can’t help but get excited. And with our online store open year-round, you can decorate in July or earlier! Mix and match your fresh Spirit Halloween finds with your summer décor and make a splash with the frightfully fun result. We have everything you need to break the rules and put a unique twist on how you enjoy your summer.
Year-Round Frights? Your Year-Round Delight
When it comes to expressing yourself with decorations, there ARE no rules. Put up your Halloween decorations in January. Never take them down. Display a skeleton on your lawn in June. Put a Santa hat on it when December rolls around. Your home, your tastes, your rules! If you want to decorate for Halloween early but are self-conscious about it, remember that you don’t have to put out all your Halloween decorations immediately. If you’re the type who loves to fill every room of your home as well as your lawn with Halloween haunts, you can take your time and tease them out. This will encourage your neighbors to check in to see what you’ve added!
Perhaps you put up one or two items in July, a few more in August, and even more in September and save the pièce de résistance, like a terrifying animatronic, for October. Or surprise people when they’re not expecting it, and add an inflatable decoration to your yard right before or after Labor Day. The choice is yours! You have plenty of time to decide on the perfect look that represents your Halloween style.
At the end of the day, the perfect time to decorate for Halloween is up to you. And with our wide array of decorations at your fingertips, you can customize your space to your heart’s content. For pop culture lovers, we make it easy to show off your fandom! Whenever you decide to decorate, we hope you have a world of fun doing it. Stay scary, stay spooky, and keep the Halloween spirit alive year-round!
