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What Day Is Day of the Dead 2026?

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Day of the Dead is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

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Date details for Day of the Dead 2026

  • Day of week: Sunday
  • Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • Days remaining: 249
  • Weeks remaining: 35

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About Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead 2026 begins Sunday, November 1. Observances traditionally continue through November 2.

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