How many days until Day of the Dead 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 2 days until Day of the Dead 2026, on Monday 2 November 2026.
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Key facts
- Date: Monday 2 November 2026.
- Observed in: Mexico.
- How the date is set: Día de Muertos is celebrated on 1 and 2 November, with 2 November the main day for honouring the adult dead.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Day of the Dead 2026, on Monday 2 November 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 2 days, or 2 days
- 0 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Monday
When are the next dates for Day of the Dead?
Day of the Dead 2026 is on Monday 2 November 2026, and Day of the Dead 2027 is on Tuesday 2 November 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday 2 November 2026 | 2 |
| 2027 | Tuesday 2 November 2027 | 367 |
| 2028 | Thursday 2 November 2028 | 733 |
| 2029 | Friday 2 November 2029 | 1098 |
| 2030 | Saturday 2 November 2030 | 1463 |
Customs and exact days vary by region and community. The date shown is 2 November.
How is the date of Day of the Dead set?
Día de Muertos is celebrated on 1 and 2 November, with 2 November the main day for honouring the adult dead.
Día de Muertos is a Mexican tradition in which families welcome back the souls of deceased relatives with altars (ofrendas), marigolds, candles, food and sugar skulls. UNESCO lists it as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Celebrations begin on the evening of 31 October or 1 November, which is traditionally for children, and continue through 2 November.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Day of the Dead 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 2 days until Day of the Dead 2026, on Monday 2 November 2026. That is 2 days, with 0 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Day of the Dead 2026?
- Day of the Dead 2026 falls on Monday 2 November 2026. Día de Muertos is celebrated on 1 and 2 November, with 2 November the main day for honouring the adult dead.
- When is Day of the Dead in 2027?
- Day of the Dead 2027 falls on Tuesday 2 November 2027. Customs and exact days vary by region and community. The date shown is 2 November.
- Is Day of the Dead always on the same date?
- Yes. Día de Muertos is celebrated on 1 and 2 November, with 2 November the main day for honouring the adult dead. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.