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What to Wear to Día de Muertos 2026
Marigold, candlelight and cold nights: dressing for the Day of the Dead
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Mexico's Day of the Dead, inscribed by UNESCO in 2008, is a family remembrance first and a public festival second. Dress for long nights outdoors, and know which parts of it are yours to join.
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Mexico City
October 31 – November 2, 2026 · Zócalo, Paseo de la Reforma and San Andrés Mixquic, Mexico City
23°C / 73°F high · 10°C / 50°F low · 4 rain days
What to wear for Día de Muertos in Mexico City 2026: the 31 October parade, 23°C / 73°F days, 10°C / 50°F vigil nights at 2,240m, and when Catrina paint fits.
Cancún
Expected October 30 – November 2, 2026 · Puerto Juárez, Cancún
30°C / 86°F high · 22°C / 72°F low · 13 rain days
What to wear to Janal Pixan, Cancún's Day of the Dead (expected 30 October – 2 November 2026): 30°C / 86°F days, 22°C / 72°F nights, rain, and Maya embroidery.
Los Angeles
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles
24°C / 75°F high · 15°C / 59°F low · 2 rain days
What to wear to Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever (Saturday 24 October 2026, noon to midnight): 24°C / 75°F days, 15°C / 59°F nights, flat shoes on grass.