All Souls' Day
Regional public holiday in United States
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 November | Monday | Regional |
| 2027 | 2 November | Tuesday | Regional |
Where it applies
Guam.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in United States it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Washington, D.C. around 2 November: high 18°C (64°F), low 7°C (44°F), rain on 24% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Washington, D.C.. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 2 November in Washington, D.C.: (MET Norway)
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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