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 various forms in different parts of the world. However, the most authentic and deep-rooted celebrations are still found in Mexico.

This is when Day of the Dead 2024 begins.

Day of the Dead Altars: How to make Dia de los Muertos ofrenda and what to put on it

When is Dia de los Muertos 2024?

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

November 1 is dedicated to honoring deceased children and is often called 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 graves, and offer toys, sweets, or other items that the children enjoyed in their lives.

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 adult ancestors and friends. Families visit cemeteries, clean and decorate graves, and create elaborate ofrendas in their homes or in cemeteries. They offer food, drinks, flowers and personal mementos to honor and welcome the spirits of the deceased.