Christian feast

All Saints' Day

יום כל הקדושים (1 בנובמבר)

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1 November, a day for visiting family graves and leaving candles and flowers. A public holiday in France, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Portugal and Croatia.

When & where

All Saints' Day by country — 2026

The date follows a religious calendar, so it shifts by country and year.

South America

Oceania

Asia

Timor-LesteSunday 1 November

Africa

North & Central America

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

In Poland the sight of cemeteries lit by thousands of candles at dusk is remarkable. Roads are very busy on 31 October and the morning of the 1st with family journeys. Museums and attractions close.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is All Saints' Day in 2026?

The date varies by country. Soonest: Colombia on Monday 2 November. Full list below.

Which countries observe All Saints' Day as a public holiday?

Colombia, Finland, Sweden, Italy, New Caledonia, Timor-Leste, Cote dIvoire, Republic of the Congo, Andorra, Burkina Faso, Holy See, Central African Republic and 30 more.

What's closed on All Saints' Day?

In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.

Is it a good time to travel around All Saints' Day?

In Poland the sight of cemeteries lit by thousands of candles at dusk is remarkable. Roads are very busy on 31 October and the morning of the 1st with family journeys. Museums and attractions close.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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