It’s only fitting, then, that Spirit Halloween — the undisputed king of Halloween — would announce its plans for 2026. This year, Spirit Halloween hired a whopping 52,000 employees to staff 1,500 pop-up stores across the U.S. and Canada, according to a June 11, 2026 press release from Spirit Halloween. In addition to this record hiring season, Spirit Halloween is also rolling out a new collection of animatronic decor. But when do the Spirit Halloween pop-ups open? And, if visiting a Spirit Halloween in person isn’t possible for you, you can always shop its website, which is available year-round.