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Day of the Dead

יום המתים (Día de Muertos)

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

1–2 November in Mexico, a day to remember and honour family members who have died — home altars (ofrendas), cemetery visits with candles and marigolds, and sugar skulls. A tradition recognised by UNESCO.

When & where

Day of the Dead by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Monday 2 November. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

Asia

Europe

North & Central America

South America

Africa

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

Oaxaca and Mexico City are the main destinations, and hotels there sell out months ahead. The big Mexico City parade is actually a modern invention (prompted by a James Bond film) — the authentic experience is in the village cemeteries at night.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Day of the Dead in 2026?
Monday 2 November — the same date in 11 countries.
Which countries observe Day of the Dead as a public holiday?
Timor-Leste, Bosnia and Herzegovina, El Salvador, Brazil, Angola, Macau, Bolivia, Haiti, Holy See, Lithuania, Ecuador.
What's closed on Day of the Dead?
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 Day of the Dead?
Oaxaca and Mexico City are the main destinations, and hotels there sell out months ahead. The big Mexico City parade is actually a modern invention (prompted by a James Bond film) — the authentic experience is in the village cemeteries at night.

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

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