When did witch burnings officially stop?

Witch burnings officially began to decline in the late 17th century, with the last major witch trials occurring in the early 18th century. The practice largely ceased by the mid-18th century, as the Age of Enlightenment promoted reason and scientific thought over superstition. The last execution for witchcraft in Europe is often cited as that of Anna Göldi in Switzerland in 1782. By the 19th century, legal and social attitudes had shifted significantly, leading to the formal end of such practices.