The best time to attend Dia de los Muertos in 2026 is November 1 to 2, 2026.
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Last verified: 2026-07-28.
Day of the Dead · November 1 to 2, 2026
Families welcome the dead back with marigold paths, candlelit graveyard vigils and altars heavy with their favorite food. Oaxaca is the beating heart.
Peak: Nov 1 to 2
Where it is visible: Oaxaca & Mexico City, Mexico
Oaxaca lodging books out by summer. Reserve months ahead and expect full streets on Nov 1 to 2.
Dia de los Muertos 2026: November 1 to 2, 2026.
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