Days Until All Saints' Day
Live countdown to November 1, 2026
All Saints' Day 2026
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There are 265 days, 23 hours, and 16 minutes left until All Saints' Day 2026.
Upcoming All Saints' Days
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 1 | Sunday | 265 days |
| 2027 | November 1 | Monday | 630 days |
| 2028 | November 1 | Wednesday | 996 days |
| 2029 | November 1 | Thursday | 1361 days |
| 2030 | November 1 | Friday | 1726 days |
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Go to ToolA Day of Light: The Complete Guide to All Saints' Day
The Halloween costumes are packed away, and a solemn, beautiful quiet descends. It is time to remember the heroes of faith who came before us.
If you are asking "How many days until All Saints' Day?", you are likely preparing for a day of remembrance, a visit to a cemetery, or a church service. Falling immediately after Halloween, this holy day shifts the focus from the spooky to the spiritual, honoring the millions of known and unknown saints who have shaped history.
Our Live All Saints' Day Countdown Tool above ensures you are ready for November 1st. But beyond the timer, this guide is your comprehensive resource. We will explore the deep connection between Halloween and All Saints' Day, the global traditions of lighting candles, and why this day remains a vital part of the cultural calendar in dozens of countries.
When is All Saints' Day 2026? (November 1, 2026)
All Saints' Day is celebrated annually on November 1. It is a fixed solemnity in the Western Christian calendar.
🗓️ The "Hallowtide" Triduum
All Saints' Day is the centerpiece of a three-day observance known as Hallowtide or Allhallowtide:
- October 31: All Hallows' Eve (Halloween) - The vigil before the feast.
- November 1: All Saints' Day - Honoring those in heaven.
- November 2: All Souls' Day - Praying for the faithful departed who are still in purgatory.
From the Catacombs to the Calendar
The history of this day stretches back to the earliest centuries of Christianity.
The Problem of Too Many Martyrs: In the early church, martyrs (those killed for their faith) were honored on the anniversary of their death. However, during the Great Persecution under Emperor Diocletian, so many Christians were killed that it became impossible to give each one a separate day. A collective feast day was needed.
The Pantheon Connection: In 609 AD, Pope Boniface IV consecrated the Pantheon in Rome—originally a temple to all pagan gods—to the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the martyrs. This is often cited as the first "All Saints" celebration, though it was originally in May.
The Move to November: In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III dedicated an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica to "all saints" on November 1st. Some historians believe this date was chosen to counteract the pagan Celtic festival of Samhain (which eventually became Halloween), Christianizing the time of year associated with the dead.
A Global Phenomenon: By the Numbers
While often overlooked in secular media compared to Halloween, All Saints' Day is a massive public holiday across much of Europe and Latin America.
35+
Countries where November 1 is an official public holiday.
Millions
Of candles are lit in cemeteries across Poland and the Philippines.
#1
Busiest day of the year for flower sales in many European countries.
10,000+
Estimated number of saints recognized by the Catholic Church.
Your Countdown Strategy: Traditions
Use our days until All Saints' Day timer to prepare for these meaningful observances.
- Visit the Cemetery: It is customary to visit the graves of loved ones, clean the headstones, and leave fresh flowers (often chrysanthemums). In many cultures, this is a family reunion held among the ancestors.
- Light a Candle: The act of lighting a candle symbolizes the light of faith and the prayer rising to heaven. It is a powerful visual reminder that "death is not the end."
- Attend Mass: For Catholics, this is a "Holy Day of Obligation," meaning attendance at Mass is required unless there is a grave reason.
- The "Soul Cake": An old English tradition involved baking small round cakes with a cross on top. Poor children ("soulers") would go door-to-door singing and asking for cakes in exchange for praying for the giver's dead relatives. This is believed to be the origin of Trick-or-Treating!
All Saints' Around the World
The solemnity is celebrated with unique local flavors.
Philippines (Undas): It is a massive family event. Families camp out in cemeteries overnight, bringing food, music, and games to spend time with their departed loved ones. It feels more like a festival than a funeral.
Mexico (Día de los Muertos): While technically November 2, the celebrations begin on All Saints' Day (Día de los Inocentes), which focuses on remembering deceased children. Altars (ofrendas) are built with marigolds and sugar skulls.
Poland: Cemeteries glow at night. The tradition of placing candles is so widespread that satellite images show Poland lighting up on the night of November 1st.
New Orleans, USA: Families clean and whitewash the tombs in the city's famous above-ground cemeteries, often leaving silk flowers and tokens.
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A Time to Remember
In a world that often rushes forward, All Saints' Day asks us to pause and look back. Use our All Saints' Day Countdown Timer to ensure you have time to light a candle for those who lit the way for you.
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