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All Souls’ Day is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. The intent is for the living to assist those in purgatory. Many western churches annually observe All Souls’ Day on November 2 and many eastern churches celebrate it prior to Lent and the day before Pentecost.
Is All Souls' Day a Public Holiday?
All Souls' Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, it falls on a 日曜日, and some businesses may choose to follow 日曜日 opening hours.
Many people visit family graves on All Souls' Day.
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About All Souls' Day
Read more about All Souls' Day.All Souls' Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 月曜日 | 11月2日 (月) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2021 | 火曜日 | 11月2日 (火) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2022 | 水曜日 | 11月2日 (水) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2023 | 木曜日 | 11月2日 (木) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2024 | 土曜日 | 11月2日 (土) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2025 | 日曜日 | 11月2日 (日) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2026 | 月曜日 | 11月2日 (月) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2027 | 火曜日 | 11月2日 (火) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2028 | 木曜日 | 11月2日 (木) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2029 | 金曜日 | 11月2日 (金) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
| 2030 | 土曜日 | 11月2日 (土) | All Souls' Day | National Holiday |
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