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All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1 and in many eastern churches it is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Is All Saints' Day a Public Holiday?
All Saints' Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
It is common to light candles on the graves for All Saints' Day.
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About All Saints' Day
Read more about All Saints' Day.All Saints' Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tue | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Wed | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Thu | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Fri | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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