Home Depot Halloween Clearance 2026: When It Goes 75% Off

When does Home Depot Halloween clearance start?

Most Home Depot stores start marking down Halloween items right after the holiday, around November 1. Some stores start a few days earlier, and some wait. Because clearance is set store by store, two stores near you can start on different days.

Halloween clearance then usually moves in steps over the next few weeks, until leftover stock sells out or is pulled to make room for Christmas.

Home Depot Halloween clearance 2026: expected dates

Home Depot doesn't announce clearance dates. Based on what shoppers saw in 2025, here's what to expect in 2026:

In 2025, online Halloween clearance started a few days before Halloween at around 50% off, and stores reached up to 75% off around October 31, including some giant props.

When does Home Depot Halloween go 75% off?

At many stores, Halloween decor reaches 75% off in the first days of November, after the holiday. In 2025, shoppers reported up to 75% off as early as Halloween itself. Online discounts usually stay around 50%, so the deepest prices are in the store.

Because each store sets its own markdowns, one store can be at 75% off while another is still at 50%. Check the price at each store near you before you drive.

How deep do the discounts go?

In 2025, shoppers reported Home Depot Halloween decor at up to 75% off around October 31, including some giant props. Discounts vary a lot by item: popular pieces may only get a small markdown before they sell out, while slow sellers keep dropping.

Late in the cycle, a few leftovers can reach very low prices, and occasionally a penny. See how Home Depot clearance prices drop.

Best Halloween items to look for

• Animatronics and giant props. The big headline deals, and the first to sell out.
• Inflatables. Bulky, so stores like to clear them.
• Lights and projectors. Many work for other holidays too.
• Outdoor decor and yard stakes.
• Fog machines and accessories.

Tip: check whether an item uses batteries or a plug-in adapter, and whether parts are missing from open boxes.

How to shop Halloween clearance smart

1. Check on November 1 and the days after. The first markdown is when the best items are still there.
2. Don't wait too long on the item you really want. Big props rarely make it to the deepest markdown.
3. Look in more than one spot. Seasonal leftovers get moved to clearance corners, end caps and the garden center.
4. Use the Home Depot app to check each store's price before you drive. See the app price check guide.
5. Keep an eye out after Thanksgiving. Some leftovers stay on the floor at very low prices.

Big props: buy early or wait?

Giant skeletons, animatronics and big inflatables are what everyone wants. They're also the first to sell out. If there's a specific prop you want:

• Buy at the first markdown if stock is low.
• Wait for a deeper markdown only if the store has several and they're not moving.
• Check other stores. One store's last unit might be another's full shelf.

Storing your clearance finds

Halloween deals take up space. Before buying a giant prop, check the box size, where you'll store it for 11 months, and whether it needs a dedicated outlet or batteries.

Halloween clearance and resellers

Many resellers buy deep Halloween clearance in November and sell the next September, when demand comes back. If that's your plan, check sold prices first and read our reselling guide.

Find Halloween clearance near you

PennyLoot scans the Home Depot stores near your ZIP in every department, including seasonal, and shows each store's clearance price and stock. Members can open the price history of a deal to see whether it's still dropping.

Check your ZIP on the home page, see this week's penny deals, and plan ahead for Christmas clearance next.