Will you be visiting your loved ones this Day of the Dead? CEMT cemeteries are preparing to welcome visitors on November 1 and 2, 2026, and some already have special hours in place for these dates.
If you plan to bring marigolds, clean a grave, or place an offering, take note. Hours may vary depending on the cemetery and the municipal district.
Cemetery Hours in Mexico City by Municipal District for Day of the Dead 2026
Magdalena Contreras is one of the boroughs with the most detailed information. These are the special hours announced for its cemeteries:
- San Nicolás I and II: From 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on both dates.
- San Francisco: November 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following day. November 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- San Bernabé Ocotepec: From 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both dates.
- San Jerónimo: November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. November 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The hours were announced in a post on October 29 that attributes the information to the municipal government.
In other boroughs, the following cemeteries are worth noting:
- Tláhuac: San Andrés Mixquic has reported hours from 8:00 a.m. to midnight.
- Miguel Hidalgo: The special hours for the Dolores Civil Cemetery are still to be confirmed.
- Gustavo A. Madero: The Tepeyac Cemetery does not yet have confirmed special hours.
Meanwhile, the French Cemetery and the Garden Cemetery have reported regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., respectively. An extension of these hours for these dates has not been confirmed.
What is prohibited from being brought into Mexico City cemeteries?
Before your visit, please note that consuming alcoholic beverages and littering are prohibited inside cemeteries.
Restrictions on music, loudspeakers, and glass containers may vary by cemetery. Therefore, it’s important to review the guidelines provided by each municipal administration.
In addition, a security operation was announced for 120 cemeteries across the 16 boroughs, from October 30 to November 2.
