Día de Muertos Countdown 2026
A live countdown to Día de Muertos on Sunday, 1 November 2026, in your own time zone.
How to use: The timer counts the days, hours, minutes and seconds to Día de Muertos. Share it with family and friends, or make a free greeting card.
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Día de Muertos is observed on 1 and 2 November each year. Counts to local midnight on your device. Updated October 2026.
How to use the Día de Muertos Countdown
About Día de Muertos: Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), mainly in Mexico, lovingly remembers family members who have died, with home altars (ofrendas), marigolds, candles and favourite foods.
When is Día de Muertos 2026? Día de Muertos is observed on 1 and 2 November each year.
The timer above counts down to midnight at the start of the festival day in your device’s own time zone, so it is correct whether you are in Canada, India, the UK or anywhere else. Keep your phone or computer on automatic time for the most accurate count.
Planning tips: use the countdown to book travel early, order gifts or food in time, plan time off work or school, and send greetings a day or two before Día de Muertos so they arrive while people are preparing.
Worked example: on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 6:00 pm the countdown shows 9 days and 6 hours, because nine full days plus the six hours until midnight remain before Día de Muertos.
Send wishes with our free Día de Muertos greeting card maker, or see every upcoming celebration on the world festival countdowns page.
Frequently asked questions
When is Día de Muertos 2026?
Sunday, 1 November 2026. Día de Muertos is observed on 1 and 2 November each year.
How many days until Día de Muertos?
The live timer above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left in your time zone.
Does the countdown use my time zone?
Yes. It counts to local midnight on your device, so it is correct anywhere in the world.
Can I make a Día de Muertos greeting card?
Yes. Our free card maker has Día de Muertos wishes in English and other languages, with your name, ready to download or share on WhatsApp.