Whether you don a scary outfit or just hand out sweets to trick-or-treaters, there’s no escaping Halloween. We looked into how much money is spent on Halloween from our bank accounts in the UK each year.
Brits are expected to spend £779 million on Halloween in 2025, according to a recent Finder survey. More than half of people (55%) are planning to spend some money on celebrations, decorations or costumes, with an average spend of £26 per person.
However, lots of us are still making sure to cut costs this October. While £26 is the average spend, 3 in 5 Brits (63%) plan to spend less than £20 or nothing at all for Halloween.
| Year | Amount spent |
|---|---|
| 2014 | £275,000,000 |
| 2015 | £295,000,000 |
| 2016 | £310,000,000 |
| 2017 | £400,000,000 |
| 2018 | £419,000,000 |
| 2019 | £474,000,000 |
| 2020 | £536,000,000 |
| 2021 | £607,000,000 |
| 2022 | £687,000,000 |
| 2023 | £1,071,000,000 |
| 2024 | £776,000,000 |
| 2025 | £779,000,000 |
Generation Z and millennials (aged 18-44) are the most involved generations when it comes to Halloween spending. In 2025, 4 in 5 gen Z-ers and millennials (80%) are planning to put at least some money towards the event, whether that’s decorations, costumes or general celebrations.
Millennials are the biggest spenders, with the average member shelling out £50 for spooky season! Gen Z are planning to be a bit more thrifty, with an average planned spend of £37.
The enthusiasm for Halloween seems to decrease with age, however, as just a quarter (24%) of baby boomers (aged 61-79) and 16% of the silent generation (aged 80+) expect to make a spooky purchase. Gen X (aged 45-60) sit somewhere in the middle, with just under half of this group (48%) planning to spend £16 each on average.
| Generation | Percentage spending | Average spend (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Gen Z | 79.88% | £37.29 |
| Millenials | 79.78% | £50.07 |
| Gen X | 47.96% | £16.03 |
| Baby boomers | 24.18% | £4.82 |
| Silent generation | 16.22% | £6.84 |
Those in London are planning to spend big this Halloween, with 3 in 5 (63%) planning to spend an average of £36 each. They are joined by residents in Northern Ireland, who are also planning to spend a significant amount on Halloween this year. 64% are planning to splash out, with an average spend of £33.
Meanwhile, those in Wales and the South East of England are least likely to engage in Halloween spending. Just 45% of Welsh residents plan to spend £19 each on average, while 48% of those in the South East plan to spend £20 each. Similarly, only 53% of those in the South West, with the lowest planned spend of all regions – at just £18.
| Region | Percentage spending on Halloween | Average spend |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 63.64% | £32.85 |
| Greater London | 63.46% | £36.18 |
| North West | 62.44% | £32.48 |
| East Midlands | 59.59% | £26.09 |
| Scotland | 54.82% | £33.25 |
| West Midlands | 53.41% | £25.66 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 53.37% | £19.81 |
| South West | 52.87% | £17.79 |
| North East | 52.50% | £22.01 |
| East of England | 51.60% | £19.54 |
| South East | 48.01% | £20.26 |
| Wales | 44.68% | £18.52 |
In 2020, it was expected that UK residents would spend £536 million on Halloween. This has increased significantly in the 5 years since, despite the recent cost of living crisis, with the UK now projected to spend 45% more in 2025, with a total of £779 million.
Finder commissioned Censuswide to survey 2,000 UK adults (18+) between 1 and 6 October 2025. The nationally representative sample was quota’d by gender, age and region. The online survey has a margin of error of ±2.19% at a 95% confidence level. Censuswide follows the MRS Code of Conduct, ESOMAR principles, and is a member of the British Polling Council.
Sophie Barber
Communications Manager
Discover who can pay money in at the Post Office, how you do this and whether your bank is supported at Post Office Everyday Banking.
We’ve analysed data on the average price of a pint of a coffee in the most populated cities around the world and across the UK.
Compare the cost of living in cities around the UK and discover the salary you would need to rent a 1-bedroom flat in each location.
The Bank of England (BoE) sets the official bank rate 8 times per year. Here at the latest base rate predictions, including expert analysis.
We look at the latest bank branch statistics, including the number of branches in the UK and how many from each major bank are closing.
What are the biggest and most famous banks? Which banks are winning and losing customers? How are opinions about banks changing? We have collected all the latest banking statistics here.
Our analysis shows how much UK residents have left after paying for food and rent. Which are the best and worst cities for disposable income?
The average Brit spends £607 a year on subscription services – but which are the most popular and how is the market growing?
Digital-only banks are becoming increasingly popular so we look at the latest digital and online banking statistics in the UK.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme protects customers’ money if their bank or building society fails. But how does it work and are you covered?
