Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) 2027 date
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) 2027 is on Monday, November 1, 2027. Día de Muertos is celebrated November 1–2 each year. Counting from October 12, 2026, that's 385 days, or 55.0 weeks, or roughly 12.6 months away. The live counter above uses your device's clock, so it's always accurate for where you are.
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) dates for the next five years
Planning ahead, maybe a wedding, a trip or a long weekend? Here's when Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) falls through 2031, with the number of days from today.
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days from Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | November 1 | Monday | 385 |
| 2028 | November 1 | Wednesday | 751 |
| 2029 | November 1 | Thursday | 1,116 |
| 2030 | November 1 | Friday | 1,481 |
| 2031 | November 1 | Saturday | 1,846 |
Because the date is fixed, the weekday shifts by one day each year (two after a leap day). In 2027 it's a Monday; in 2028 it's a Wednesday.
Is Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) 2027 a long weekend?
Yes, it's a Monday or Friday, so you get a natural three-day weekend.
Nearby dates in 2027
Other dates close to it in 2027: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day is Mon, Oct 11 (21 days before); Halloween is Sun, Oct 31 (1 days before); Daylight Saving Time Ends is Sun, Nov 7 (6 days after); Veterans Day is Thu, Nov 11 (10 days after). Handy if you're trying to line up time off or avoid peak travel days.
Planning tip
If you're buying anything for it, whether flowers, food, costumes or decorations, shopping a week or two early is cheaper and way less stressful than the last-minute rush.
2026 vs. 2027
In 2026 it was on Sunday, November 1, 2026; in 2027 it's Monday, November 1, 2027, 365 days later. For this year's full countdown, history and traditions, see our main Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) countdown, or check how many weeks until Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos).
Frequently asked questions
What day is Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) 2027?
Monday, November 1, 2027.
When is Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) 2028?
Wednesday, November 1, 2028.