All Souls' Day

Nationwide public holiday in Angola · Dia dos Finados

Next All Souls' Day

Monday, 2 November 2026

Dates

YearDateWeekdayNotes
20262 NovemberMondayNationwide
20271 NovemberMondayDay off for All Souls' Day

Observed day off for All Souls' Day (Tue 2 Nov)

20272 NovemberTuesdayNationwide

Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.

Where it applies

Everywhere in Angola.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Sat 31 Oct – Mon 2 Nov is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Luanda around 2 November: high 30°C (85°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 30% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Luanda. Past averages, not a forecast.

About All Souls' Day

All Souls' Day on 2 November is a Christian day of prayer for the faithful departed. It follows All Saints' Day, and in Western churches the custom of a common day of remembrance for the dead on this date dates back to the Middle Ages. In many countries it is a day for remembering deceased relatives, even where it is not a public holiday.

Traditions

Families visit cemeteries to tend and decorate graves, often leaving flowers and lighting candles. Churches hold Masses and services for the dead, and in some cultures special foods are prepared in memory of departed relatives.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.