On this page, you will find information about how Spaniards celebrate All Saints’ Day, an important holiday in Spain, closely related to Halloween. Read more about Halloween in Spain
When is All Saints’ Day in Spain?
All Saints’ Day is celebrated in Spain on the same day as in the rest of the world, November 1.
How do the Spanish celebrate All Saints’ Day?
The most obvious sign that it is All Saints’ Day is that cemeteries appear to be unusually full of flowers. Spaniards remember their dear deceased on All Saints Day and bring flowers to the graves of their loved ones on this day.
If you can see a performance by Don Juan Tenorio on All Saints’ Day, take the opportunity. The play is the most famous (and most romantic) story about the mythical Don Juan and is presented every year on All Saints’ Day.
There are some traditional sweets that the Spanish eat on All Saints Day. The most common is Huesos de Santo (literally ‘saint’s bones’), which is made from marzipan and ‘sweet yolk’. Another is ‘wind fritters’.
In Catalonia, locals eat ‘Castañada’, a food consisting of chestnuts, sweets called ‘panellets’ and sweet potato. Note that this meal is often eaten the day before All Saints’ Day on these days.
Please note that all stores will be closed on All Saints Day in Spain. Find out more about public holidays in Spain .
What is the most interesting Spanish city to be in during All Saints’ Day?
The most interesting city for All Saints Day is Cádiz . All Saints’ Day in Cádiz is a bit different: known as’ Tosantos’, the people of Cadiz (locals from Cádiz) do extravagant things like disguise rabbits and piglets in the market, as well as making dolls out of fruit. The whole region gets involved and the festivities last all week. Read more about strange festivals in Spain .
