All Saints' Day (Spain)
Confirmed edition
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About
All Saints' Day (Todos los Santos) on 1 November is a national holiday when families visit and decorate cemeteries with flowers. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday, so the day off is observed in Andalusia on Monday 2 November.
Highlights
- National holiday honouring the dead
- Cemeteries adorned with chrysanthemums
- Andalusia observes the Monday substitute in 2026
Practical tips
- Try seasonal sweets like huesos de santo and buñuelos.
- Florists and cemeteries are busy in the days before 1 November.
- Check each shop and attraction directly for its observed-holiday hours.
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