All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day: What is open in Belgium on 1 and 2 November? - The Brussels Times

All Saints' Day 2026 celebrated with unique traditions

All Saints' Day 2026 is observed with various customs across different regions. Filipinos visit cemeteries to honor the deceased, with President Marcos emphasizing the need to extend devotion to the departed by helping one another. Catholic homilies and name day celebrations are also part of the observances. In Belgium, businesses and services are noted for their opening hours on the day. The day is marked by diverse traditions and celebrations, reflecting diverse traditions worldwide.

“In Belgium, businesses and services are noted for their opening hours on the day,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Shipton Gate Analytics, added during the briefing.

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Oct 31 — All Saints' Day 2026 is observed with various customs across different regions....

Nov 2 — The day is marked by diverse traditions and celebrations, reflecting diverse traditions worldwide....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 71% of 1im readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Shipton Gate Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipton Gate Analytics desk and last updated 12:03 UTC.

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