About Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition held on November 1 and 2. Families build ofrendas (home altars) with photos, marigolds, candles and favorite foods to welcome back the spirits of loved ones.
Día de los Muertos is on November 1 every year. In 2026 it lands on a Sunday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 44 of the year.
How long until Día de los Muertos?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 28 days until Día de los Muertos 2026. That works out to 4 weeks, or about 28 days.
If you only count working days, there are 20 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 4 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 28 sleeps, and in hours that is about 672.
Día de los Muertos dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 1, 2026 | Sunday | 28 days |
| 2027 | November 1, 2027 | Monday | 393 days |
| 2028 | November 1, 2028 | Wednesday | 759 days |
| 2029 | November 1, 2029 | Thursday | 1,124 days |
| 2030 | November 1, 2030 | Friday | 1,489 days |
| 2031 | November 1, 2031 | Saturday | 1,854 days |
| 2032 | November 1, 2032 | Monday | 2,220 days |
| 2033 | November 1, 2033 | Tuesday | 2,585 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Día de los Muertos 2026?
Día de los Muertos 2026 is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What day of the week is Día de los Muertos 2026?
Día de los Muertos 2026 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Día de los Muertos?
There are 28 days until Día de los Muertos, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Día de los Muertos?
Día de los Muertos is 4 weeks away, or 4.0 weeks.
How many weekends until Día de los Muertos?
There are 4 weekends between now and Día de los Muertos.
How many business days until Día de los Muertos?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 20 business days until Día de los Muertos. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Día de los Muertos on the same date every year?
Yes. Día de los Muertos is on November 1 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Día de los Muertos 2027?
Día de los Muertos 2027 is expected on Monday, November 1, 2027, 393 days from today.