Día de los Muertos is observed every year on November 1 and 2.

Key dates

  • November 1 is generally dedicated to remembering deceased children and is sometimes called the day of “little souls.”
  • November 2 focuses on remembering deceased adults and is the main Day of the Dead observance.

How long it lasts

Many communities treat Día de los Muertos as a small season rather than just a single day, preparing altars and decorations from around October 31 and keeping celebrations through the evening of November 2.

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