When is Day of the Dead 2024? Here are Dia de los Muertos dates

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Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead – is a revered annual celebration in Mexico and many parts of the United States.

The traditional holiday honors deceased loved ones. In recent years, Día de los Muertos has also become a popular theme in mainstream culture and has been recognized and celebrated in different forms in different parts of the world. But its most authentic and deeply rooted celebrations can still be found in Mexico.

Here’s when Day of the Dead 2024 starts.

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When is Dia de los Muertos 2024?

Día de los Muertos is observed on November 1st and 2nd to honor different groups of loved ones.

November 1 is dedicated to honoring deceased children and is often referred to as Día de los Inocentes or Día de los Angelitos (Day of the Innocents or Day of the Little Angels). On this day, families create special ofrendas (altars), decorate grave sites and offer toys, sweets or other things that the children enjoyed in life.

November 2 is known as Día de los Muertos or Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Dead or Day of the Deceased) and is a day to remember grown ancestors and friends. Families visit cemeteries, clean and decorate grave sites, and create elaborate offerings in their homes or at grave sites. They offer food, drinks, flowers and personal souvenirs to honor and welcome the spirits of the departed.

Observing two days, Día de los Muertos allows for separate remembrance of deceased children and adults, recognizes the different stages of life and provides a specific focus for each day. It reflects a blend of indigenous Aztec beliefs and Catholic traditions, combining the pre-Columbian reverence for ancestors and the afterlife with Catholic teachings about saints and souls.

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