From Cozy to Creepy: How Canadians are Decorating for Halloween 2025
New Canadian survey reveals top trends, themes, and the return of Skelly as The Home Depot expands its Halloween offerings to meet growing demand
Toronto, ON – September 22, 2025 — Halloween is no longer just a night of costumes and candy—it’s a full-blown creative season. According to a new national survey commissioned by The Home Depot Canada, nearly half of Canadians (47%) plan to decorate for Halloween this year, making it the second most-decorated holiday after Christmas.
And this year, Canadians are going all in.
From cozy autumnal scenes to frightfully fun displays, decorators are embracing bold, expressive styles—and The Home Depot is rising to meet the moment with its most innovative and expansive Halloween collection yet.
“As Canadians continue to reimagine how they celebrate Halloween, we’re proud to offer a lineup that reflects their creativity and passion,” said Aimee Hartmann, decorative holiday merchant with The Home Depot Canada. “Our 2025 assortment is packed with new technology, exclusive designs, and fan-favourite icons that bring every Halloween nightmare to life.”
Survey Highlights
- Early Planning Pays Off: 36% of Canadians plan their Halloween décor before October, with Millennials leading the charge.
- More Is More: 36% say their decorations will be more elaborate this year, and 58% are reimagining their entire setup.
- Trending Themes: 49% are embracing eerie and atmospheric styles, while 47% are leaning into warm, autumn-inspired décor. Gen Z and Ontario residents are especially drawn to fall-themed looks.
- Top Décor Types: Lights (47%), DIY crafts (44%), and life-sized props (30%) top the list of must-haves.
- Character Favourites: Pumpkins and Jack-o’-lanterns (65%) remain the most popular, followed by ghosts, skeletons, and witches.
Skelly Is Back—and Bigger Than Ever
The viral 12-foot skeleton known as Skelly returns for another year of Halloween fame. A hot commodity and social media sensation, Skelly has become a symbol of Halloween creativity across Canada. This year, he’s back and is accompanied by some truly innovative friends, including a 6.5-ft LED app-controlled Ultra Skelly with five pre-set recordings and the option to create 30-second recordings of your own through the app with different voices.
“Skelly isn’t just a decoration—he’s a movement.”, said Hartmann. “He’s inspired a whole generation of Halloween lovers to think bigger and bolder.”
Innovation That Inspires
The Home Depot continues to evolve its Halloween collection with cutting-edge animatronics, interactive lighting, and exclusive décor that reflects what Canadians want most. This year’s assortment has reached new heights with two new 15-ft giant animatronics, the Worricrow and the online exclusive Gally-Crow. Whether you’re building a haunted hideaway or a harvest-themed haven, the 2025 lineup offers something for every style and imagination.
To explore the full Halloween collection and get inspired, visit www.homedepot.ca
*These findings are from a survey conducted by The Home Depot from July 15th to July 17th, 2025, among a representative sample of 1,523 online adult Canadians who are members of the Angus Reid Forum. The survey was conducted in English and French.
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