August is just around the corner, but Halloween shoppers are already on the hunt for one of The Home Depot’s most recognizable seasonal staples.
The retailer’s cult-favorite Halloween bucket is back for 2026, and the $2.98 find is already making the rounds on social media as shoppers share their latest Halloween haul.
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The classic orange bucket has become an unexpected part of Halloween season for Home Depot fans, and this year’s limited-edition design is giving shoppers another reason to make a trip to the store. According to the retailer, the buckets are rolling into stores nationwide throughout August, while supplies last.
And for the first time, there’s another way to get one: The 2026 Halloween bucket will launch online later this month.
At just $2.98, it’s an easy addition to a Halloween display, trick-or-treating setup or seasonal candy stash. The Home Depot’s standard two-gallon orange Halloween bucket is also designed for practical use beyond Halloween, with the retailer noting that it can be used for storage and small household projects.
The bucket arrives as part of The Home Depot’s larger 2026 Halloween collection, which is already available online and includes plenty of spooky-season décor for shoppers who apparently believe there is no such thing as too early for Halloween.
And the retailer says this is just the beginning.
“We know our customers look forward to Halloween every year, and we’re excited to bring back this fan-favorite bucket with a new design for 2026,” Will Hudson, Senior Merchant of Paint Accessories, said in a statement.
“And this is just the beginning—there are even more surprises to come.”
If you’re the person who starts decorating for Halloween before summer is officially over, consider this your sign. The $2.98 bucket is already back in stores, but you may want to grab one before everyone else does.
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