{"id":95829,"date":"2024-10-15T16:43:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T21:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.plalla.com\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-learn-about-the-events-and-traditions\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T08:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T13:36:34","slug":"day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Day of the Dead in Playa del Carmen 2026: Dates, Events and Janal Pix\u00e1n Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Janal Pix\u00e1n 2026<\/strong>\u00a0arrives in <strong>Playa del Carmen<\/strong> with the cultural program \u201c<em>Pixano\u2019ob, S\u00e1asilo\u2019ob. Finados, Seres de Luz<\/em>\u201d (\u201cSouls, Beings of Light\u201d). From <strong>October 31 to November 3<\/strong>, the city comes alive with parades, altars, music, dance and Yucatecan flavors that honor departed loved ones and celebrate life itself. Here\u2019s your updated guide with <strong>dates, venues, schedules<\/strong> and tips to make the most of this unforgettable celebration.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/janalpixan-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-min.webp\" alt=\"Janal Pix\u00e1n in Playa del Carmen: Maya traditions and cultural rituals\" width=\"1922\" height=\"1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/janalpixan-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-min.webp 1922w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/janalpixan-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-min-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/janalpixan-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-min-1024x638.webp 1024w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/janalpixan-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-min-768x479.webp 768w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/janalpixan-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-min-1536x957.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/janalpixan-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-min-963x600.webp 963w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/janalpixan-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-min-496x309.webp 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1922px) 100vw, 1922px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bb0e911594\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bb0e911594\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#WHAT_IS_JANAL_PIXAN\" >WHAT IS JANAL PIX\u00c1N?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#2026_SCHEDULE_OCTOBER_31_TO_NOVEMBER_3\" >2026 SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 3<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#FRIDAY_OCTOBER_31_%E2%80%93_OPENING_NIGHT\" >FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 \u2013 OPENING NIGHT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#SATURDAY_NOVEMBER_1_%E2%80%93_ART_AND_TRADITION\" >SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 \u2013 ART AND TRADITION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#SUNDAY_NOVEMBER_2_%E2%80%93_THE_GRAND_PARADE_OF_SOULS\" >SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 \u2013 THE GRAND PARADE OF SOULS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#MONDAY_NOVEMBER_3_%E2%80%93_FAMILY_AND_CULTURAL_CLOSING\" >MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 \u2013 FAMILY AND CULTURAL CLOSING<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#ALTARS_FOOD_AND_SYMBOLISM\" >ALTARS, FOOD AND SYMBOLISM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#PRACTICAL_TIPS\" >PRACTICAL TIPS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#WHERE_TO_STAY_AND_HOW_TO_GET_AROUND\" >WHERE TO STAY AND HOW TO GET AROUND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS\" >FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#When_is_it_celebrated\" >When is it celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#What_time_is_the_main_parade\" >What time is the main parade?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#Where_can_I_see_altars_and_offerings\" >Where can I see altars and offerings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#Is_it_canceled_if_it_rains\" >Is it canceled if it rains?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#RELATED_ARTICLES\" >RELATED ARTICLES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-playa-del-carmen-events\/#Questions_or_suggestions\" >Questions or suggestions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_JANAL_PIXAN\"><\/span>WHAT IS JANAL PIX\u00c1N?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the Maya tradition, <strong>Janal Pix\u00e1n<\/strong> means \u201cfood of the souls.\u201d It represents the symbolic reunion between the living and the dead, expressed through <strong>offerings, altars, music and traditional food<\/strong>. In Playa del Carmen, this heritage is celebrated in plazas, avenues, cemeteries and cultural centers with activities for all ages.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML --><\/p>\n<div class=\"yt-reel\"><iframe title=\"YouTube reel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yCpSB_zu8lg?rel=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55828 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Decorations and altars along Fifth Avenue during the Day of the Dead in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-592x444.webp 592w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-584x438.webp 584w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-120x90.webp 120w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-496x372.webp 496w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_SCHEDULE_OCTOBER_31_TO_NOVEMBER_3\"><\/span>2026 SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below is the official four-day program. Times and venues may change due to logistics or weather, so check updates on the event day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FRIDAY_OCTOBER_31_%E2%80%93_OPENING_NIGHT\"><\/span>FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 \u2013 OPENING NIGHT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plaza 28 de Julio \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/strong> Opening ceremony and lighting of the <em>Grand Janal Pix\u00e1n Altar<\/em>. Guided tours of the exhibition \u201cOffering and Memory: Altars of Mexico,\u201d <em>artisan market<\/em> and <em>food corridor<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amphitheater Plaza 28 de Julio \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/strong> Evening shows with dance, music and family performances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Puerto Aventuras \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/strong> Concert at Casa de la M\u00fasica and the tasting event \u201c<em>Yucatecan Flavors: Pib<\/em>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SATURDAY_NOVEMBER_1_%E2%80%93_ART_AND_TRADITION\"><\/span>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 \u2013 ART AND TRADITION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Art Gallery \u2013 11:00 a.m. &amp; 6:00 p.m.<\/strong> Pictorial exhibition and workshop \u201cGraphic Skulls.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colosio \/ Municipal Cemetery \u2013 from 6:30 p.m.<\/strong> The <em>U Xi\u00edmbal Pixano\u2019ob<\/em> Parade of Souls begins, followed by the solemn ceremony \u201cPrayer and Serenade for the Faithful Departed.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plaza 28 de Julio \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/strong> Lighting of the altar, \u201cMega Catrina\u201d exhibition, artisan and gastronomic fair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amphitheater Plaza 28 de Julio \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/strong> Dance, folk and orchestral performances with local artists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SUNDAY_NOVEMBER_2_%E2%80%93_THE_GRAND_PARADE_OF_SOULS\"><\/span>SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 \u2013 THE GRAND PARADE OF SOULS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Art Gallery \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u201cGraphic Skulls\u201d workshop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fifth Avenue \u2013 6:30 p.m.<\/strong> <em>Grand Parade U Xi\u00edmbal Pixano\u2019ob<\/em> from Constituyentes Avenue to Plaza 28 de Julio.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plaza 28 de Julio \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/strong> Grand altar, \u201cOffering and Memory\u201d exhibition, food corridor and artisan market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amphitheater Plaza 28 de Julio \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/strong> Live music, dance shows, altar contest and artistic closing ceremony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MONDAY_NOVEMBER_3_%E2%80%93_FAMILY_AND_CULTURAL_CLOSING\"><\/span>MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 \u2013 FAMILY AND CULTURAL CLOSING<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Playa del Carmen Cultural Center \u2013 10:00 a.m.<\/strong> Activity: \u201cTraditions and Customs of Janal Pix\u00e1n in Quintana Roo.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Playa del Carmen Cultural Center \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> Kids\u2019 program \u201cJanal Pix\u00e1n for Children\u201d with a Maya ceremony, artistic presentations, children\u2019s cinema and craft market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55829 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carneb-min-1024x734.webp\" alt=\"Day of the Dead altars at Plaza 28 de Julio during Janal Pix\u00e1n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carneb-min-1024x734.webp 1024w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carneb-min-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carneb-min-768x551.webp 768w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carneb-min-1536x1101.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carneb-min-837x600.webp 837w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carneb-min-496x356.webp 496w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carneb-min.webp 1682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ALTARS_FOOD_AND_SYMBOLISM\"><\/span>ALTARS, FOOD AND SYMBOLISM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Altars feature <strong>marigold flowers<\/strong>, candles, photos and traditional dishes. You can enjoy seasonal treats like <strong>pan de muerto<\/strong> (bread of the dead), <strong>atole<\/strong>, <strong>tamales<\/strong> and the famous Yucatecan <strong>mucbipollo<\/strong>\u2014a buried chicken tamale made especially for the souls of the departed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55830 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disfrases-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Catrina parade and performances in Playa del Carmen during the Day of the Dead\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disfrases-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disfrases-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disfrases-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disfrases-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disfrases-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen-496x331.webp 496w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/disfrases-dia-de-muertos-playa-del-carmen.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRACTICAL_TIPS\"><\/span>PRACTICAL TIPS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive early to parades and performances for a good viewing spot.<\/li>\n<li>Wear light clothes and comfortable shoes; bring water and mosquito repellent.<\/li>\n<li>Respect altar areas and follow staff directions.<\/li>\n<li>If you wear catrina makeup, use skin-safe, non-staining products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_STAY_AND_HOW_TO_GET_AROUND\"><\/span>WHERE TO STAY AND HOW TO GET AROUND<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find hotels in <strong>downtown Playa del Carmen<\/strong> near <strong>Plaza 28 de Julio<\/strong> and <strong>Fifth Avenue<\/strong>, as well as resorts and boutique stays in nearby neighborhoods. Walk, take public transport or taxis; if driving, note possible road closures during the parades.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55828 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Festive atmosphere on Fifth Avenue during Janal Pix\u00e1n in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-592x444.webp 592w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-584x438.webp 584w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-120x90.webp 120w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan-496x372.webp 496w, https:\/\/plalla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/calle-5ta-evenida-playa-del-carmen-janalpixan.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS\"><\/span>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_it_celebrated\"><\/span>When is it celebrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From <strong>October 31 to November 3, 2026<\/strong>, with daily and evening activities throughout the city.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_is_the_main_parade\"><\/span>What time is the main parade?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Grand Parade<\/strong> along <strong>Fifth Avenue<\/strong> is scheduled for <strong>November 2 at 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>, ending at Plaza 28 de Julio.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_see_altars_and_offerings\"><\/span>Where can I see altars and offerings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At <strong>Plaza 28 de Julio<\/strong>, municipal venues and cultural spaces. You\u2019ll also find a food corridor and artisan fair.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_canceled_if_it_rains\"><\/span>Is it canceled if it rains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some activities may be rescheduled. Follow official updates the same day of the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RELATED_ARTICLES\"><\/span>RELATED ARTICLES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-cancun-hanal-pixan\/\">Day of the Dead in Canc\u00fan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/day-of-the-dead-in-tulum-events-traditions\/\">Day of the Dead in Tulum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/hanal-pixan-celebration-of-day-of-the-dead-in-merida\/\">Janal Pix\u00e1n in M\u00e9rida<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_or_suggestions\"><\/span>Questions or suggestions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leave them in the comments and we\u2019ll be happy to help. If you know of a confirmed event for this edition, share its <strong>date, venue and time<\/strong> so we can include it in the guide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What did you think of this information?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear your opinion. If you have any comments or questions, please leave them below \u2014 we\u2019re here to help and guide you.<\/p>\n<p>If you found this article useful, feel free to share it on your favorite social networks or send it by email or WhatsApp to family and friends. Thank you for your support \u2014 and remember, we are <a href=\"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Plalla Real Estate<\/strong><\/a>. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Janal Pix\u00e1n 2026\u00a0arrives in Playa del Carmen with the cultural program \u201cPixano\u2019ob, S\u00e1asilo\u2019ob. Finados, Seres de Luz\u201d (\u201cSouls, Beings of Light\u201d). From October 31 to November 3, the city comes alive with parades, altars, music, dance and Yucatecan flavors that honor departed loved ones and celebrate life itself. Here\u2019s your updated guide with dates, venues, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":75300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[795,814,796,448,782,808,797],"class_list":["post-95829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-events","tag-festivals-en","tag-lodging","tag-plalla-real-estate-en","tag-playa-del-carmen-en","tag-travel-guide","tag-trips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95829"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109803,"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95829\/revisions\/109803"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plalla.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}