Mischief Night

Mischief Night
Toilet papering is often practiced on Mischief Night
Also called
  • Devil's Night
  • Gate Night
  • Goosey Night
  • Moving Night
  • Cabbage Night
  • Mat Night
Observed byCanada, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, and other places
CelebrationsVandalism, practical jokes, pranks, parties
Date30 October (most commonly)
4 November (Northern England)
30 April (originally)
Related toHalloween

Mischief Night is an informal holiday on which children, teenagers and adults engage in jokes, pranks, vandalism, or parties. It is known by a variety of names including Devil's Night (particularly in Detroit), Gate Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night, Cabbage Night, Mystery Night and Mat Night.