Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is celebrated each year on November 1 and 2.

Quick Scoop: Key Dates

  • November 1: Often dedicated to children and younger people who have died, sometimes called Día de los Inocentes or Día de los Angelitos.
  • November 2: Focuses on deceased adults and is the main Day of the Dead observance in many places.
  • Some traditions start the night of October 31 and continue through November 2, especially in Mexico and Mexican‑American communities.

Extra Context

Día de los Muertos is most strongly associated with Mexico but is also widely observed in Mexican‑American and Latino communities in the United States and in parts of Latin America. The dates line up with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2), blending Indigenous traditions with Catholic influences.

TL;DR: Day of the Dead is every year on November 1 (children/“little angels”) and November 2 (adults), often with festivities beginning the night of October 31.

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