Day of the Dead
How many days until Day of the Dead 2026?
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 | 30 |
| Weeks remaining | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| 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 | 30 |
| Day of the Dead 2027 | Nov 2, 2027 | Tuesday | 395 |
| Day of the Dead 2028 | Nov 2, 2028 | Thursday | 761 |
| Day of the Dead 2029 | Nov 2, 2029 | Friday | 1,126 |
| Day of the Dead 2030 | Nov 2, 2030 | Saturday | 1,491 |
| Day of the Dead 2031 | Nov 2, 2031 | Sunday | 1,856 |
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 4 weeks and 2 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Day of the Dead?
Roughly 720 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
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.