Holiday detail
All Souls' Day
Also known as Undas.
All Souls' Day continues Undas, with prayers and quieter family rituals for departed loved ones.
Quick facts
Filipino name
Undas
Also known as All Souls' Day in English.
Undas comes from the Spanish 'honras' (honors) — the Filipino word for honoring departed loved ones. Families observe it through prayer, candle-lighting, and cemetery visits.
Meaning and traditions
All Souls' Day picks up where All Saints' Day leaves off, extending the season of remembrance we call Undas. Some of us go back to the cemetery; others stay home if they already went on the first. Either way, we pray for the departed, keep the candles lit, and hold the people we lost a little closer.
Whether it's a non-working day depends on the proclamation that year, and that one call often decides if November becomes a real break or just a long weekend. The mood, though, is always quieter than November 1 — less reunion, more reflection.
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 Souls' Day in 2026?
All Souls' Day 2026 falls on Monday, November 2, 2026.
What does All Souls' Day mean?
All Souls' Day picks up where All Saints' Day leaves off, extending the season of remembrance we call Undas. Some of us go back to the cemetery; others stay home if they already went on the first. Either way, we pray for the departed, keep the candles lit, and hold the people we lost a little closer. Also called Undas.
What does Undas mean in English?
Undas comes from the Spanish 'honras' (honors) — the Filipino word for honoring departed loved ones. Families observe it through prayer, candle-lighting, and cemetery visits.
Is All Souls' 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 Souls' Day 2026 make a long weekend?
Yes. All Souls' 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 Souls' Day in the Philippines?
Common observances: prayers for the departed, candles, family gatherings, cemetery visits.