When Is Day of the Dead 2026?
Day of the Dead 2026 falls on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Day of the Dead 2026 falls on Monday, November 2, 2026 â a Monday. That is 10 days from today. The date is confirmed, so the only thing that moves is the countdown itself.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mon 02 Nov 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | Tue 02 Nov 2027 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | Thu 02 Nov 2028 | Thursday |
| 2029 | Fri 02 Nov 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | Sat 02 Nov 2030 | Saturday |
| 2031 | Sun 02 Nov 2031 | Sunday |
Why the day of the week moves
A date advances by one weekday each year, because 365 days is 52 weeks plus one day. In a leap year it advances by two, which is why the weekday occasionally jumps. Over the six years in the table above you can watch both patterns: the single-step years and the leap-year double step.
This matters more than it sounds if you are planning around a weekend. An event that lands on a Saturday this year may fall midweek in two years' time, which changes everything from travel to time off.
About Day of the Dead 2026
Day of the Dead 2026 falls on Monday, November 2, 2026. DÃa de los Muertos: Mexico's vibrant two-day reunion with the departed â ofrendas, marigolds, sugar skulls and cemetery vigils. UNESCO-recognized intangible heritage of humanity.
The live counter above counts down the days, hours and minutes to Day of the Dead 2026 in your local time zone, and switches to a 'days since' counter once it arrives.
Quick facts
| Date | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Holiday / observance |