With October 31, 2026, fast approaching, many Filipinos are preparing for the upcoming observance of All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2. Although October 31 has not been declared a special non-working holiday, it remains an anticipated date for many families, as it falls just before the traditional long weekend associated with these observances.

Across the country, families may use the day to travel to their home provinces, visit cemeteries, clean and prepare gravesites, and make arrangements for honoring their departed loved ones. While Halloween also falls on October 31, the occasion in the Philippines is often more closely associated with preparations for the solemn traditions of Undas, as families get ready to remember and pay tribute to those who have passed away.