Mexico City, Mexico · October 31 to November 2, 2026
Día de los Muertos in Mexico City
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Día de los Muertos in Mexico City
When is Día de los Muertos in Mexico City 2026?
Día de los Muertos in Mexico City 2026 runs October 31 to November 2, 2026. It's held on the same dates every year.
2026October 31 to November 2, 2026Every year
2027October 31 to November 2, 2027Every year
How the dates are set: Day of the Dead is observed on November 1 and 2 every year, with altars going up in late October.
Día de los Muertos in Mexico City schedule
- October 31: On Halloween night, the angelitos, children who have passed away, are believed to return and stay through November 1.
- November 1 and 2: The holiday is observed on these two days.
Sources: thegracemuseum.org, nny360.com
History of Día de los Muertos in Mexico City
Some traditions are rooted in ancient Mesoamerican traditions, some came from Spanish and European culture, and the celebrations have evolved over more than 3,000 years.
Source: thegracemuseum.org
Día de los Muertos in Mexico City: questions people ask
What are altars used for during Día de los Muertos?
Altars, or ofrendas, are built in homes to honor loved ones who have died. Each includes the four elements: water, wind, earth and fire.
What do the four elements on an ofrenda stand for?
Water is left in a pitcher for the spirits, papel picado represents the wind, food and bread represent earth, and candles represent fire.
What flowers are used on Día de los Muertos altars?
Cempasúchitl, or marigolds, are used on altars and graves. They come in orange and purple.
Why are monarch butterflies linked to Día de los Muertos?
Monarchs are believed to hold the spirits of the departed, and the first ones arrive in Mexico each fall on November 1.
Source: thegracemuseum.org
About Día de los Muertos in Mexico City
Marigold-covered altars, parades and cemetery vigils honor the dead in Mexico City, Coyoacán and Mixquic.
Día de los Muertos honors loved ones who have died, with altars called ofrendas built in homes and public spaces. In Mexico City, the celebration spreads across the center, Coyoacán and Mixquic around November 1 and 2. Marigolds, candles, bread and paper banners decorate the altars.
Know before you go
- Book flights and rooms early for the November 1 and 2 dates, when the city is busiest.
- Altars are public displays and also sacred to families, so ask before taking close photos.
- Benito Juárez (MEX) is within the city, about 30 to 45 minutes by road from the center depending on traffic.
Planning the trip
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