Day of the Dead
How many days until Day of the Dead 2026?
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · counts refresh every day
The timer above counts down to Monday, November 2, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. Día de los Muertos is celebrated across Mexico on 1 and 2 November, when families build ofrendas to honour relatives who have died. November 2 is the main day.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Day of the Dead 2027 without anything needing to change.
Day of the Dead 2026 at a glance
| Date | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Monday |
| Days remaining | 14 |
| Weeks remaining | 2 weeks |
| Months remaining | 14 days |
| Weekends to go | 2 |
| Fridays to go | 2 |
| Sleeps | 14 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 10 |
| Hours remaining | 336 |
| Last time | Sunday, November 2, 2025 (351 days ago) |
| Next year | Tuesday, November 2, 2027 |
When is Day of the Dead in future years?
Day of the Dead always falls on November 2. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day of the Dead 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | Monday | 14 |
| Day of the Dead 2027 | Nov 2, 2027 | Tuesday | 379 |
| Day of the Dead 2028 | Nov 2, 2028 | Thursday | 745 |
| Day of the Dead 2029 | Nov 2, 2029 | Friday | 1,110 |
| Day of the Dead 2030 | Nov 2, 2030 | Saturday | 1,475 |
| Day of the Dead 2031 | Nov 2, 2031 | Sunday | 1,840 |
Day of the Dead 2026 questions
What day does Day of the Dead fall on in 2026?
Day of the Dead 2026 falls on a Monday — Monday, November 2, 2026.
How many weeks until Day of the Dead?
There are about 2 weeks left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Day of the Dead?
Roughly 336 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Day of the Dead?
2 weekends and 2 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Day of the Dead itself. That is 10 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Day of the Dead?
14 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Monday, November 2, 2026.
How long ago was Day of the Dead 2025?
Day of the Dead 2025 was on Sunday, November 2, 2025, 351 days ago.
When is Day of the Dead in 2027?
Day of the Dead lands on Tuesday, November 2, 2027.
How many months until Day of the Dead?
About 1 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Day of the Dead always on the same date?
Day of the Dead always falls on November 2. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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