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Oaxaca lodging books out by summer. Reserve months ahead and expect full streets on Nov 1 to 2.
The best time to attend Dia de los Muertos in 2026 is November 1 to 2, 2026. Timing status: Dates confirmed.
Families welcome the dead back with marigold paths, candlelit graveyard vigils and altars heavy with their favorite food. Oaxaca is the beating heart.
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Next time: Dia de los Muertos, November 1 to 2, 2027
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When is Dia de los Muertos 2026?
Dia de los Muertos 2026: November 1 to 2, 2026.
When is Dia de los Muertos 2027?
Dia de los Muertos 2027: November 1 to 2, 2027.