Day of the Dead in Tulum (Hanal Pixán)

When is Day of the Dead in Tulum (Hanal Pixán) 2026?

Day of the Dead in Tulum (Hanal Pixán) 2026 runs October 31 to November 2, 2026. It's held on the same dates every year.

How the dates are set: Hanal Pixán is held every year from October 31 to November 2.

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About Day of the Dead in Tulum (Hanal Pixán)

Tulum marks the Maya Day of the Dead, Hanal Pixán, with free municipal events, altars and a night procession.

Hanal Pixán means food of the souls in Maya. October 31 honors children who have died, November 1 honors adults and November 2 holds a mass for all souls. In 2025 the town ran free events including the Paseo de las Ánimas procession from the municipal cemetery to the Municipal Palace, plus altar contests. The program is published late, so plan the trip around the dates and check the program close to the day.

Know before you go

• The municipal program for 2026 had not been published as of October 1, 2026.
• Tulum Day of the Dead events in 2025 were free.
• Tulum has its own airport (TQO), and Cancun (CUN) is the larger gateway, about 90 minutes away by road.

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