All Saints' Day

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Date
November 1, 2027
Day
Monday
Type
Public
Scope
National
Local Name: Visų šventųjų diena

About All Saints' Day

All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day or Hallowmas, is a Christian holiday celebrated on November 1st. It honors all Christian saints, known and unknown. In many Catholic and Christian-majority countries, it is a public holiday.

The holiday has roots in the early Christian church, which dedicated one day to collectively honor all saints who had no individual feast day. Pope Gregory III in the 8th century established November 1st as the date for All Saints' Day in Rome.

All Saints' Day is particularly significant in Catholic countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, and many Latin American nations where it is a public holiday involving visits to cemeteries and prayers for the dead.

Quick Facts

Date 2027
November 1, 2027
Day
Monday
Type
Public
Scope
National
Fixed Date
No — date changes each year
Local Name
Visų šventųjų diena
Traditions
Cemetery visits · Special church services · Candle lighting for the departed · Prayer for all saints

When is All Saints' Day?

YearDateDay
2025November 1, 2025Saturday
2026November 1, 2026Sunday
2027This yearNovember 1, 2027Monday

3-Day Long Weekend

Because All Saints' Day falls on a Monday, it creates a 3-day long weekend from Saturday, October 30 to Monday, November 1.

How is All Saints' Day Celebrated?

All Saints' Day is observed with special church services and Mass. In many Catholic countries, families visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of deceased relatives with flowers and candles. It is a day of remembrance and prayer for those who have passed.

In Mexico and other Latin American countries, All Saints' Day blends with indigenous traditions to form Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), featuring colorful altars, marigold flowers, skull imagery, and festive remembrance of deceased loved ones.

Did You Know?

  • Halloween (October 31) is actually 'All Hallows' Eve' — the evening before All Saints' Day.
  • All Souls' Day on November 2nd follows All Saints' Day and specifically remembers all the faithful departed, not just saints.
  • In Poland, All Saints' Day is one of the most important family holidays, with millions visiting cemeteries.
  • Marigolds are the traditional flower of All Saints' Day in Mexico, where they are believed to guide spirits home.
  • All Saints' Day was moved to November 1st by Pope Gregory III in the 8th century, partly to Christianize existing pagan harvest festivals.

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