When is Day of the Dead?
Day of the Dead 2026 runs from Sunday, November 1, 2026 to Monday, November 2, 2026.
A Mexican tradition of remembering loved ones who have died, with altars (ofrendas), marigolds, sugar skulls and visits to the cemetery. It is joyful, not sad.
How the date is set: November 1 and 2 every year.
The date in other years
A short history
The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de (los) Muertos) is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember amusing events and anecdotes about the departed. The festival is widely observed in Mexico and among people of Mexican heritage in other parts of the world.
From Wikipedia’s article Day of the Dead, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related days
Sources
- Calendar rule: November 1 and 2 every year
- Wikipedia: Day of the Dead Short history (CC BY-SA 4.0)