As NFL stadiums fill up with Halloween costumes this weekend and next, the league has another holiday on the calendar.

It’s National Tight End Day in Week 8. There will be a handful of big tight end matchups this year, headlined by Raiders rookie Brock Bowers facing Travis Kelce and the Chiefs in a star-studded showdown. Elsewhere, George Kittle and the 49ers will take on Jake Ferguson and the Cowboys on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.

While it’s a cool title, what exactly is National Tight Ends Day, and how did it come about?

Here are the origins of the relatively new holiday.

What is National Tight Ends Day?

National Tight Ends Day is an annual time to celebrate players at the position. There are no formal traditions per se, but the NFL uses the holiday to spotlight the tight ends in the league.

How did National Tight Ends Day come about?

The 49ers defeated the Lions in Week 2 of the 2018 season with help from Garrett Celek and Kittle. Celek scored an 11-yard touchdown in the third quarter, and Kittle said a conversation between the two tight ends and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo sparked the idea of ​​National Tight Ends Day.

“Jimmy G said, ‘What is that, National Tight Ends Day?’ We’re like, ‘Yeah, it’s a holiday, man!’ Kittel said.

When is National Tight Ends Day 2024?

The NFL celebrates National Tight Ends Day on the fourth weekend of October — that’s week 8 in 2024.

While he appreciates the league’s official designation, Kittle believes tight ends are worth it all year round.

“In my opinion, every day is National Tight Ends Day,” he said.