Day of the Dead countdown
This countdown runs to Sunday, November 1, 2026. As of September 23, 2026, that is 39 days away.
Countdown to Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) 2026
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 39 days
- Weeks
- 5 weeks and 4 days
- Weekdays
- 27
- Weekends
- 6
- Hours
- 936
- Sleeps
- 39
Is it Day of the Dead today?
No. Day of the Dead is 39 days away, on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Last time: Day of the Dead 2025 was on Saturday, November 1, 2025, 326 days ago.
- After this one: Day of the Dead 2027 is on Monday, November 1, 2027.
When is the Day of the Dead?
UNESCO, which lists the festivity as intangible cultural heritage, describes it as taking place each year at the end of October to the beginning of November. Families prepare offerings of flowers, candles and favorite dishes to welcome the souls of the dead. The exact days observed differ between communities, so this page counts down to November 1.
Source: UNESCO – Indigenous festivity dedicated to the dead (opens in a new tab)
Day of the Dead and Halloween
The two celebrations fall within days of each other but are different traditions. If you are counting down to October 31 instead, use the Halloween countdown.
November 1 for the next years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 1 | Sunday |
| 2027 | November 1 | Monday |
| 2028 | November 1 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | November 1 | Thursday |
| 2030 | November 1 | Friday |
| 2031 | November 1 | Saturday |
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Which date does this countdown use?
November 1 at midnight in your time zone. UNESCO describes the festivity as running from the end of October to the beginning of November, and local customs differ.