Where to Celebrate
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: Comparsas, Cemeteries and Altars, Night by Night
Explore Oaxaca's public celebrations and announced 2026 altars, understand the boundaries around family cemetery visits, and arrange a reliable ride back.
Day of the Dead in Mexico City: The Parades, the Giant Altars and Mixquic's Candle Night
Separate Mexico City's public parades and altars from Mixquic's family observance, using government-listed 2026 plans and practical advice for the round trip.
Day of the Dead Dates by City: The 2026 Schedule
The 2026 schedule in Mexico and the U.S., from ongoing festivals in Toluca and Atlixco to Tucson's procession scheduled for Nov. 8.
Plan & Prepare
Where to Celebrate Day of the Dead: 22 Places in Mexico and the US, and How to Choose
Choose a Día de Muertos trip in Mexico or the U.S. by event type, with announced 2026 schedules and respect tips. Michoacán carries a U.S. Level 4, “Do Not Travel” advisory.
How we choose places and check dates
Official sources first, dates checked for the current year, and traditions explained with respect.