The commemoration of all the faithful departed, kept with prayer for the dead on November 2.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Reckoning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | November 2, 2025 | ||
| 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
Recurrence: Gregorian fixed date.
Significance
All Souls' Day, on November 2, commemorates all the faithful departed. Following All Saints' Day, the Church prays for the dead, in the belief that such prayer aids them. Graves are visited and candles lit, and the whole month of November is traditionally given to remembrance of the dead.
Observance
Masses are offered for the dead, graves are visited and blessed, and candles are lit in remembrance.