April 2025 came and went without new Halloween decorations from the Home Depot. For fans of the home improvement retailer’s iconic 12-foot skeleton and other seasonal yard props, the hiatus wasn’t just disappointing — it was cause for concern. Did the specter of tariffs spook the Home Depot?
I know what you’re probably thinking: Come on, we’re still months away from Halloween. But a late April launch of its 2025 Halloween collection would’ve been right on schedule for the Home Depot, which has hosted a “Halfway to Halloween” event a few weeks after Easter since 2022. The drop typically features “Skelly” and several new props made available online in limited quantities, functioning as a teaser to the retailer’s full Halloween kickoff later in the summer.
Skelly and other Home Depot Halloween decor have garnered a dedicated fanbase since the 12-footer debuted in 2020, making this Halfway to Halloween event an incredibly popular affair. Last year’s drop went live around 6:30 a.m. ET, and some products sold out within an hour. So when the retailer didn’t host its usual sale this spring, people noticed.
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