# #AllSaintsDay in the news

1 November 2026 at 11:17

> Spain confirms public holiday shifts for late 2026 · Madrid hosts four Day of the Dead altars · Jorge Rey forecasts cold All Saints' long weekend

[Spain confirms public holiday shifts for late 2026](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-confirms-public-holiday-shifts-for-late-2026-dcedf94d>)
*1 November 2026 at 11:17* - Nine Spanish regions move the All Saints bank holiday to Monday 2 November, creating a long weekend for millions across the country.

[Madrid hosts four Day of the Dead altars](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/madrid-hosts-four-day-of-the-dead-altars-227b5b18>)
*30 October 2026 at 18:59* - Free installations across Madrid celebrate the Mexican tradition with unique displays at El Retiro and CentroCentro until early November.

[Jorge Rey forecasts cold All Saints' long weekend](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/jorge-rey-forecasts-cold-all-saints-long-weekend-1c90eaf6>)
*30 October 2026 at 13:56* - Meteorologist Jorge Rey predicts rain and falling temperatures across Spain for the upcoming holiday, with a sharp seasonal shift in November.

[Mercadona All Saints' Day 2026 opening hours](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/mercadona-all-saints-day-2026-opening-hours-f5b095b6>)
*30 October 2026 at 12:15* - Mercadona confirms store closures for 1 November, with regional holiday variations affecting opening times on Monday 2 November.

[DGT launches All Saints' Day traffic operation](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/dgt-launches-all-saints-day-traffic-operation-d7d44452>)
*30 October 2026 at 09:35* - Spain's DGT expects 5.3 million trips this holiday weekend, deploying drones and radars to monitor safety and new emergency lane rules.