Halloween is Getting too Expensive for Many Americans, Survey Finds

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

Americans are planning to cut back on Halloween spending this year as concerns about the economy continue, according to a new WalletHub survey.

The survey found that 71% of respondents plan to spend less money on Halloween this year compared to last year.

Meanwhile, two in three people surveyed believe Halloween has become too expensive, while 38% of Americans say they have set a budget for the holiday.