Holiday detail
All Saints' Day
Also known as Undas.
All Saints' Day is the heart of Undas, when families crowd cemeteries to remember loved ones and reunite with relatives.
Quick facts
Filipino name
Undas
Also known as All Saints' Day in English.
Undas comes from the Spanish 'honras' (honors) — the Filipino word for honoring the dead. It's the catch-all term for the late-October to early-November remembrance season.
Meaning and traditions
November 1 is the heart of Undas, and easily one of the most family-heavy stretches of the year. We travel home, clean the graves, light candles, share food at the cemetery, and spend hours catching up with relatives between prayers and plates of pansit. Some people pitch tents. Some bring portable speakers. The kids make candle balls.
Catholic in origin, but the way we actually practice it is its own thing — extended family, food, lamay-style hangouts on cement slabs. It's also a major travel date: provincial buses and airline seats book up days in advance, especially when November 1 chains with All Souls' Day and a weekend.
Long-weekend note
This holiday creates a 3-day weekend from Oct 31-Nov 2, 2026.
No extra leave day is needed for this break.
Frequently asked questions
When is All Saints' Day in 2026?
All Saints' Day 2026 falls on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What does All Saints' Day mean?
November 1 is the heart of Undas, and easily one of the most family-heavy stretches of the year. We travel home, clean the graves, light candles, share food at the cemetery, and spend hours catching up with relatives between prayers and plates of pansit. Some people pitch tents. Some bring portable speakers. The kids make candle balls. Also called Undas.
What does Undas mean in English?
Undas comes from the Spanish 'honras' (honors) — the Filipino word for honoring the dead. It's the catch-all term for the late-October to early-November remembrance season.
Is All Saints' Day a regular or special holiday in the Philippines?
It's a special non-working holiday. If you do report to work, you're entitled to extra pay under the Labor Code's special-day rules.
Does All Saints' Day 2026 make a long weekend?
Yes. All Saints' Day 2026 forms a 3-day weekend from Oct 31-Nov 2, 2026. You don't need to file any leave.
What are common traditions for All Saints' Day in the Philippines?
Common observances: cemetery visits, candles, family reunions, grave cleaning.