# Mexican Day of the Dead 2026 preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-day-of-the-dead-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-10-25T21:00:33.000Z. Sources: 80. Developments: 5.

Various regions in Mexico have announced programs for the 2026 Day of the Dead celebrations. In Guanajuato, festivities will span seven regions, including the eighth Day of the Dead Festival featuring the ‘Tapete de la Muerte’ art exhibition and a parade of Catrinas, with Japan serving as the guest country. Other regional activities include the ‘Halloween Zoo’ in León, the ‘Festival de las Almas’ in Salvatierra and Abasolo, and the seventh edition of the Calaverandia theme park in Guadalajara, which features large-scale nocturnal installations and multimedia shows.

In Tláhuac, the International Day of the Dead Festival (FIDDEM) is scheduled from October 30 to November 2. Presented by Mayor Berenice Hernández Calderón, the event will feature the Chinese community as the guest nation and is expected to draw over 3 million people, generating an economic impact exceeding 200 million pesos. In Mexico City, the Feria de las Calacas at CENART will offer over 380 free activities, alongside a Grand Day of the Dead Parade on October 31 and a monumental 32-meter tall Catrina sculpture in the Zócalo.

Agricultural updates show a record production of nearly 10 million cempasúchil plants in Xochimilco, a 53.8 percent increase from last year, while Puebla continues to lead national production. However, a cold front in Campeche has caused a banana leaf shortage. Regarding the academic calendar, the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) has confirmed a four-day school break for preschool, primary, and secondary students from October 30 to November 2, coinciding with the School Technical Council sessions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Mexico's SEP announces school break for late October

Mexico's SEP announced a school break from October 30 to November 2 for basic education students due to technical council sessions and Day of the Dead festivities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-sep-announces-school-break-for-late-october

### 2026-10-19: Mexico SEP announces four-day school break for Day of the Dead 2026

Mexico's SEP has scheduled a four-day break for basic education students from October 30 to November 2, 2026, due to technical council meetings and Day of the Dead celebrations.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-sep-launches-2026-national-calaveritas-literarias-contest

### 2026-10-17: Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead with cultural festivals and record flower production

Mexico prepares for Day of the Dead with record cempasúchil production, major cultural festivals across various states, and significant projected economic impact.

61 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-to-host-halloween-event-on-arstides-villanueva-avenue

### 2026-10-16: Tláhuac announces 2026 International Day of the Dead Festival

The Tláhuac International Day of the Dead Festival 2026 will run from October 30 to November 2, expecting 3 million visitors and a 200 million peso economic impact.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tlhuac-announces-2026-international-day-of-the-dead-festival

### 2026-10-14: Guanajuato prepares for 2026 Day of the Dead celebrations

Guanajuato and Guadalajara are launching major Day of the Dead 2026 celebrations, featuring regional festivals, international guests like Japan, and large-scale theme park experiences.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guanajuato-announces-2026-day-of-the-dead-festival-with-japan-as-guest

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