North Dakota: Isn’t It Time To Move Halloween Permanently

Is it finally about time to move Halloween permanently to the last Saturday of October? 

This year's Halloween on a Friday night is the perfect treat for parents everywhere. In fact, the next two years will be great with next year's Halloween on a Saturday. Moving Halloween permanently to the last Saturday of October has been a topic for many years.  Proponents of the idea say it will be better for businesses and trick-or-treaters alike.

It's better for kids who won't have to worry about going to school the next morning after a long night of gathering candy or smashing pumpkins.

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It's good for the big kids, too.  Parents don't have to worry about getting up early in the morning and going to work after a night of partying.  It's also much better for area bars and restaurants in Bismarck, Mandan, as Halloween could really turn into a profitable evening if it were on a Saturday every year.

I'm sure most parents would appreciate the change, too, with young children.

Think about it, parents who take their children for an evening of trick-or-treating, and how challenging it is to do all that, then get their kids ready for bed, and another school day

According to CBS News, there was a petition that received over 80,000 signatures to move Halloween to the last Saturday of October. 

It was addressed to then-President Trump back in 2019.  Since Halloween is not a federal holiday, changing the date might not be so easy.

Most surveys I've seen favor moving Halloween to the last Saturday before October 31st, like this one from MLive.

Now, it's time for you to make your choice.  Should we move Halloween to the last Saturday of October? Comment on our social pages now!